The Sblock Elements Ques 5
5. Compared with the alkaline earth metals, the alkali metals exhibit
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(a) Smaller ionic radii
(b) Highest boiling points
(c) Greater hardness
(d) Lower ionization energies.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 5.(d)
Solution:
(d) Because of larger size and smaller nuclear charge, alkali metals have low ionization potential relative to alkaline earth metals.
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