State if the following statement is true or false:
The metal Potassium (K) is so soft that it can be cut with a knife.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Alkali metals (Li, Na, K) are very soft that they can be cut with a sharp knife. This is due to weak forces of attraction between the atoms.

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