B) 6
one above one below and 2 on the left and right sides
Reactivity of non-metals depend on their ability to gain electrons. So, smaller is the size of a non-metal more readily it will attract electrons because then nucleus will be more closer to valence shell. ... Hence, Br is the non-metal which will be more reactive than At.
As a base is added to an acidic solution, the H+ ions in solution that make it acidic are slowly neutralized into water (via OH-, the base). As these ions are converted into water the concentration of them decreases, so the pH decreases, as they are directly related.
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