what are the general properties of alkali metals
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⚫The general properties of alkali metals are :
◾The most electropositive metals
◾They form monovalent cations
◾They do not form complexes except Li.
◾These metals are soft light and can be cut with knife.
◾They Show +1 oxidation State.
◾These metals have a strong tendency to lose their valence electrons.
◾They are highly reactive metals and are stored under kerosene to prevent from air and moisture.
⚫The general properties of alkali metals are :
◾The most electropositive metals
◾They form monovalent cations
◾They do not form complexes except Li.
◾These metals are soft light and can be cut with knife.
◾They Show +1 oxidation State.
◾These metals have a strong tendency to lose their valence electrons.
◾They are highly reactive metals and are stored under kerosene to prevent from air and moisture.
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The general properties of alkali metals are as follows :
Θ They are highly electropositive metals .
Electropositivity decreases as we move from left to right in the Periodic Table.
The metals are on the left and hence is more electropositive.
Θ They form electrovalent bonds with non-metals.
The compound formed between a metal and non metal involves a great difference in electronegativity and hence the bond is electrovalent bond.
Θ They are highly reactive.
This is because they have one valence electron in their outermost shell.
Θ They form cations.
They form cations as they lose an electron from the outermost shell.
Θ They are light and soft metals and can be cut through a knife.
These are the general properties of alkali metals.
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