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Question
State the characteristics which remain similar in moving down in a group of the periodic table.
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Solution
Character that remains similar is physical and chemical properties, i.e. The alkali metal (Group 1 - A) are very reactive Li < Na < K, Rb < Cs reactivity increases. Halogen atoms are also very reactive.
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