Chemistry, asked by Shivanidude3348, 1 year ago

Na and K which one has higher melting point?

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Answered by manasvi2805
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Sodium has a higher melting point 97.79°C
potassium has lower melting point 63.5°C
Sodium has a higher melting point dur to the stormg force of attraction between the nucleus and their valence shells
Answered by uranium2krypton
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Na because the attraction between the nucleus and the valence electron is stronger than K due to it's smaller ionic radius.

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