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Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Li< K<Na<Rb<Cs
  • B Li< Na<K <Rb<Cs
  • C Li<Na<K<Cs<Rb
  • D Cs<Rb<K<Na<Li
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Li< K<Na<Rb<Cs

As we move down the group from Li to Cs, both the atomic size and atomic mass increase. But the increase in atomic mass more than compensates the bigger atomic size. As a result, the densities of alkali metals increase from Li to Cs. Potassium is, however, lighter than sodium.

Hence, the increasing order of density is as given below:

Li< K<Na<Rb<Cs

 

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