Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties1 Mark
Question
The reducing power of elements increases down the group but reverse is true for elements along the period, why?
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Answer
Reducing power depends upon tendency to lose electrons. It increases down the group, therefore reducing power increases.
Tendency to lose electrons decreases along a period, therefore, reducing power decreases.
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