Does reactvity increase up or down the group for non-metals?

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Does reactvity increase up or down the group for non-metals?

2007-05-24 11:29:40 · 4 answers · asked by 41 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Up! For example, consider the halogens, the elements in group 7A. Fluorine (never spell it flourine, dude!) at the top, is most reactive. Iodine, or astatine, if you will, is least reactive.

2007-05-24 11:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Increase

2007-05-25 04:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by BoRed G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Reactivity increases up the group because the atoms get smaller and the attract electrons more readily into the outer level.

2007-05-24 18:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it increases up for non-metals

2007-05-24 19:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋