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The s-block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe s-block Elements1 Mark
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Why do alkali metals have low melting and boiling points?
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It is due to weak metallic bonds which is due to bigger atomic size that is why they have low melting and boiling points.

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