Question
Question: Arrange the following elements in the order of the increasing electropositive character. Li, Na, K,...
Arrange the following elements in the order of the increasing electropositive character.
Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs
A
Li > Na > K > Rb > Cs
B
Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs
C
Li> Na < K < Rb < Cs
D
Na > Li > K < Rb < Cs
Answer
Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs
Explanation
Solution
: As ionisation energy decreases from Li to Cs, electropositive character increases from Li to Cs.