Question

State True or False.

The softness of group IA metals increases down the group with increasing atomic number.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The given statement is True.

The softness of Alkali metal is due to weak bonding in them as the result of large atomic size. As we move down the group, the atomic size increases, therefore metallic bonding weakens and hence softness increases.