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Which of the following statements is correct about the periodic table?

Which of the following statements is correct about the periodic table?
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  • A Elements in the same period have the same number of valence electrons
  • B The valence electrons of the elements in the same period increase progressively across the period
  • C Elements in the same group have the same number of electron shells
  • D The non-metallic Properties of the elements tend to decrease across each period
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The valence electrons refer to the number of electrons in the outer shell. Across a period (horizontal row), the valence electron increases.

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