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Alkali metals have electronic configuration ns1. they readily lose electrons to give |
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Answer» Answer: All the alkali metals have one valence electron,ns1 (Table 10.1) outside the noble GAS CORE. The loosely held s-electron in the outermost valence shell of these elements makes them the most ELECTROPOSITIVE metals. They readily lose electron to give monovalent M+ IONS. |
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