Multiple choice

Low ionisation energy makes alkali metals

  1. occur free in nature

  2. high in density

  3. highly electronegative

  4. highly reactive
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Low ionisation energy makes alkali metals lose their outermost single electron easily to form +ve charged ions or cations. Thus, they are highly reactive in nature.

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