Question

Why are Group 1 elements soft and appear to be easily cut by a knife? Give 3 reasons.


Class 11 Chemistry

Chapter = S- Block

Answer 1

•These metals have large atomic size

•They have only one valence electron.

•Therefore, they have weak metallic bonding between the atoms.

Due to the presence of weak metallic bonding these metals are soft and can be cut with a knife.

Answer 2

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Following are the 3 reasons that why are Group 1 elements soft and appear to be easily cut by a knife

Reason 1. That metals have large atomic size .

Reason 2.Due to the presence of weak metallic bonding these metals are soft and can be cut with a knife.

Reason 3. They have only one valence electron.

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