State the reason for the following:
$(a)$ The elements of the same group have similar chemical properties.
$(b)$ The elements of the same period have different properties.

  • A
    Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
  • B
    Elements in the same group have different numbers of valence electrons.
  • C
    Elements in the same period have the same number of valence electrons.
  • D
    Elements in the same period have the same number of shells.

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