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What is the trend in melting points among alkali metals as you move...

What is the trend in melting points among alkali metals as you move down the periodic table?

Options

  1. AMelting points decrease
  2. BMelting points increase
  3. CMelting points remain constant
  4. DMelting points are unpredictable

Correct answer

A. Melting points decrease

Step-by-step solution

The melting points of alkali metals generally decrease as you move down the periodic table, which is a consequence of weaker metallic bonding due to the increased atomic size and greater distance between the valence electrons and the nucleus.
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