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  4. When we go down the group, the principal quantum number (n) increases and the valence electrons are farther from the nucleus because

Q. When we go down the group, the principal quantum number increases and the valence electrons are farther from the nucleus because

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Solution:

When we move down the group, the principal quantum number increases and the valence electrons move farther from nucleus. This happens because the inner energy levels are filled with electrons.