Potassium is softer than sodium due to weak metallic bonding because of the large size of K atoms.
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Monday, April 13, 2020
Why is lithium the strongest reducing agent in the periodic table?
The Eo value (reduction potential) depends on the three factors i.e. sublimation, ionization and hydration enthalpies. With the small size of its ion lithium has the lightest hydration enthalpy which accounts for its high negative Eo value and its reducing power
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Why is the density of potassium less than sodium?
This is due to abnormal increase in the atomic size of potassium.
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Which alkali metal is most abundant in earth’s crust?
Sodium is the most abundant alkali metal in the earth's crust.
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