Question

Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium.

• A. The melting point and boiling point of $Li$ are comparatively high
• B. $Li$ is much softer than the other group I metals
• C. $Li$ forms a nitride $Li_{3}N$ unlike group I metals
• D. The ion of $Li$ and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Li$ is much softer than the other group I metals

Answer 2

$Li$ is much softer than the other group I metals. Actually $Li$ is harder then other alkali metals.