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Question

Magnitude of which of the following property of alkali metals increases with the increase of atomic number.

A

Electronegativity

B

Ionic radius

C

First ionization energy

D

Melting point

Answer

Ionic radius

Explanation

Solution

Element – Li Na K Rb Cs


Ionic radius – (pm)	76	102	138	152	167

as the atomic no. increases the no. of shells increases hence, atomic radius increases.