Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the element gradually increases from group 1 to group 18.

Statement II: The nature of oxides formed by group

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the element gradually increases from group 1 to group 18.

Statement II: The nature of oxides formed by group 1 element is basic while that of group 17 elements is acidic.

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Strategy:
 Chemical reactivity is highest at the left (alkali metals) and right (halogens) of the periodic table, while noble gases are chemically inert. Oxide trends transition from basic (metallic) to acidic (non-metallic).

Step 1: Evaluate Statement I
- Reactivity decreases towards the middle of the table and drops to near zero for noble gases (Group 18).
- It does not increase gradually to Group 18. (False)

Step 2: Evaluate Statement II
- Group 1 oxides (e.g., ) react with water to form ba

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