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Q.

Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals :

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a

Li < Na < K < Cs < Rb

b

Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs

c

Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li

d

Li < K < Na < Rb < Cs

answer is A.

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On going down the group, both the atomic size and atomic mass increase but the increase in atomic mass compensates the bigger atomic size. 

As a result, the density of alkali metals increases from Li to Cs. 

Potassium is, however, lighter than sodium. It is probably due to an unusual increase in atomic size of potassium.

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