Q. Alkaline earth metals are denser than alkali metals, because metallic bonding in alkaline earth’s metal is
A) Weaker
B) Stronger
C) Volatile
D) Not present
Explanation
(b)
Alkaline earth metals $\left( ns^{2} \right)$ are denser than alkali metal $\left( ns^{1} \right)$ because metallic bonding in alkaline earth metal is stronger
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