False. Down a group in the periodic table, the number of valence electrons remain the same. For example, from lithium to francium, all the alkali metals have 1 valence electron.
State whether the following statement is true or false: On-going down in a group of the periodic table, the number of valence electrons increases.
State whether the following statement is true or false: On-going down in a group of the periodic table, the number of valence electrons increases.