The periodic trend of chemical reactivity for alkali metals and halogens is described in the following statements. Which statement provides the correct concept?

  • A
    Reactivity decreases in alkali metals,but it increases in halogens with an increase in atomic number down the group.
  • B
    Reactivity decreases in both alkali metals and halogens with an increase in atomic number down the group.
  • C
    Reactivity increases in both alkali metals and halogens with an increase in atomic number down the group.
  • D
    Reactivity increases in alkali metals,but it decreases in halogens with an increase in atomic number down the group.

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