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Atomic-volume of alkali metals increases down the group ,But increase in mass dominates over increase in volume ,since density=(mass)/(volume) ,density increases down the group

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Why is the density of Cs highest in the group 1?

The density of cesium (Cs) is the highest among the alkali metals in Group 1 due to its relatively large atomic mass and atomic volume. As you move down the group, the atomic size increases, leading to a greater mass while the increase in volume is not proportionate, resulting in higher density. Additionally, the metallic bonding in cesium contributes to its compact structure, further increasing its density compared to other lighter alkali metals.


Is titanium an alkali metal?

No it's not an alkali metal the alkali metal group is in group one and two


What is the trend in density as you go down the group of halogens?

The density increase down.


Among the alkali metals how does the tendency to react with other substances change within a group?

The chemical reactivity increase down in the group.


Which alkali is strongest in alkali?

Lithium hydroxide is the strongest alkali in the alkali metal group.


What is the family name of the alkali?

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What happens to the melting point of the alkali metals as the atom increase in size?

As we move down the group, the melting point decreases.


Why do alkali's get softer down the group 1?

Alkali metals get softer down Group 1 due to an increase in atomic size and weaker metallic bonding. As you move down the group, the atomic radius increases, leading to a decrease in the strength of metallic bonding and making the metals softer.


What group is sodium?

Group ONE - this group is called the Alkali metal group


What group would lithium be in on the periodic table?

They are in group one called the Alkali Metals.Those are alkali metals. They are the most reactive of all the metals, and they are in group 1 of the periodic table, all the way to the left.


What is the difference between alkali metals and alkali earth metals?

Alkali metals are from Group 1 of the Periodic table and have a single electron in their outer shell. Alkaline-Earth metals are in group 2 of the periodic table and have 2 electrons in their outer shell.


Why does the solubility of alkali metals increase as you go down the group?

Since atomic size of alkali metals increase down the group their electron loosing capacity also increases hence they form ions more easily and bonds with non-metals ,So when they dissolve in any polar solvents their tendency to form cations increases down the group so they form weak electrostatic bonds with solvent molecules .Hence their solubility increases down the group