In a group, the number of valence electrons is ______.

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  1. Increases
  2. Stays the same
  3. Decreases
  4. Cannot be determined

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Option 2 : Stays the same
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The correct answer is Stays the same

Key Points

  • In a group, the electrons in the outermost orbit are the same
  • There is a total of 18 groups in the Periodic table.
  • There is a total of 4 blocks in the Periodic table. 
  • Group 18 consists of the Noble gases because the outermost orbit has completely filled.
  • Each atom consists of electrons and nuclei.

Additional Information

  • The Father of the Modern Periodic table is Dimitri Ivanovich Mendeleev.(published in 1869 with 63 elements)
  • The element with the lowest melting and boiling point is Helium.
  • The element with the highest melting point is Carbon.
  • The element with the highest boiling point is Tungston.
  • The element with the highest density is Osmium.
  • The element with the highest electronegativity is Fluorine

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