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As it go down the group, the distance between the nucleus (+ve) and the last electron (-ve) becomes smaller No: BIGGER.

Therefore the electrons are held in the atom very tightly more loosely by a strong weakening force from the nucleus.

So, it is said as the reactivity

  • DEcreases down the group of NON-metals which gain stronger their electrons and
  • INcreases down the group of metals which loose those electrons.
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