Give all characteristics of group.

1.	Give all characteristics of group.
Answer» Characteristics of a group: (a) Valence electrons → All elements show same valence electrons in a group. (b) Valency → Valency of all the elements remains the same in a group. (c) Atomic size → The atomic size goes on increasing down the group. (d) Metallic character → In case of metals the metallic character increases down the group. (e) Non-metallic character → In case of non-metals the non-metallic character decreases down the group.

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Characteristics of a group:

(a) Valence electrons → All elements show same valence electrons in a group.

(b) Valency → Valency of all the elements remains the same in a group.

(d) Metallic character → In case of metals the metallic character increases down the group.

(e) Non-metallic character → In case of non-metals the non-metallic character decreases down the group.

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