Question

What patterns do you notice as you move down the groups on the periodic table?

Answer 1

Answer:

DECREASES TOP TO BOTTOM across the periodic table.

As you move left to right, the atomic radius gets SMALLER, so atoms hold on to their electrons more tightly and are more reactive.

As you move down a group, the atomic radius gets LARGER, so atoms have a weaker hold on their electrons and are less reactive.

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