Question
Question: Alkaline earth metals are denser than alkali metals because metallic bonding is....
Alkaline earth metals are denser than alkali metals because metallic bonding is.
A
Stronger
B
Weaker
C
Not present
D
Volatile
Answer
Stronger
Explanation
Solution
They are denser than alkali metals because they can be packed more tightly to their greater charge and smaller radii.