Science, asked by renukarutkute, 9 months ago

why sodium and potassium are soft though they are metal ​

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Answered by michaeljohnjohn85
5

Explanation:

METALS generally have extra electrons in their outermost shell which they use to form metallic bonds. ... So as you asked Na and K have only one outermost electron and have size larger than the others in its periods hence they are soft in nature and can be easily cut with a knife!!

Answered by Vishal101100
1

Answer:

Yes they have only this exceptional property.

They are metals because they are able to give electrons means are able to comduct electricity.

So they are metals.

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