The alkali metals are low melting. Which of the following alkali metal is expected to melt if the room temperature rises to 300C?
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a
Na
b
K
c
Rb
d
Cs
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Li > Na > K > Rb > Cs . As the size increases interatomic attraction [Metallic bond strength] decreases and hence the energy required to break such bonds [attraction] decreasesTherefore, melting point decreases and "Cs" at room temperature [30°C] exists in liquid state→ Alkali metals due to their large size, possess weak interatomic attraction and hence they possess low melting points