Question

Assertion (A): Elements in the same vertical column have similar properties.

Reason (R): Properties depend upon the number of electrons in the valence shell.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Elements in the same group generally have the same number of valence electrons, so they show similar chemical properties. Thus, both statements are true and R correctly explains A.