Which of the following statements is true/false?
1. While moving from left to right in a period, the chemical reaction of the elements first decreases and then increases.
2. Reactivity of non metals increases when moving down the group of the periodic table.

A. Statement 1 is correct, but 2 is false

B. Statements 1 and 2 are false

C. Statement 2 is correct, but 1 is false

D. Statements 1 and 2 are correct

Answer: Option A