Which Is the Most Fundamental Reason Why Cesium Is More

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which is the most fundamental reason why cesium is more reactive than rubidium?

• A)The effective nuclear charge on the valence electrons of cesium is less than the effective nuclear charge on the valence electrons of rubidium.
• B)The electronegativity of cesium is less than the electronegativity of rubidium.
• C)The atomic radius of cesium is larger than the atomic radius of rubidium.
• D)The ionization energy of cesium is larger than the ionization energy of rubidium.
• E)The ionic radius of cesium is larger than the ionic radius of rubidium.

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