Which of the Following Traits Characterizes the Alkali Metals

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following traits characterizes the alkali metals?

• A)very high melting point
• B)existence as diatomic molecules
• C)formation of dianions
• D)the lowest first ionization energies in a period
• E)the smallest atomic radius in a period

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