The atomic radii of alkali metals (M) lie in the order \(Li < Na < K
Gradual increase in ionisation energy
Increasing weakness of the metallic bond
Increasing electropositive character
Decreasing degree of hydration
Smaller the atomic size tendency of hydration is more as the size increases tendency for hydration also decreases.
Arrange the following as per instructions given in the brackets.
(a) Mg. Cl, Na, S, Si (decreasing order of atomic size)
(b) Cs, Na, Li, K, Rb (increasing metallic character)
(c) Na, K, Cl, S, Si (increasing ionisation potential)
(d) Cl, F, Br, I (increasing electron affinity)
(e) Cs, Na, Li, K, Rb (decreasing electronegativity)
The order of decreasing ionisation enthalpy in alkali metals is (a) Na> Li > K> Rb (b) Rb< Na< K< Li (c) Li > Na> K> Rb (d) K< Li < Na < Rb