NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What is the common property of alkali metals that leads to their low melting and boiling points?
Options
- AStrong metallic bonding
- BHigh number of valence electrons
- CPresence of only one valence electron
- DLarge atomic size
Correct answer
C. Presence of only one valence electron
Step-by-step solution
The low melting and boiling points of alkali metals are attributed to the presence of only a single valence electron in their outermost electron shell.