In both I and VII group of the periodic table the following property increases with increase in atomic number
Oxidising property
Atomic size
Highest valency state
Reactivity with water
Atomic size increases down the group
(i) Electropositive nature of the element(s) increases down the group and decreases across the period (ii) Electronegativity of the element decreases down the group and increases across the period (iii) Atomic size increases down the group and decreases across a period (left to right) (iv) Metallic character increases down the group and decreases across a period. On the basis of the above trends of the Periodic Table, answer the following about the elements with atomic numbers 3 to 9. Name the element which shows maximum valency.