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Group I properties
Explain the characteristics of the alkali metals in Group I, specifically lithium, sodium, and potassium, noting their softness and the general trends observed as you move down the group, which include: (a) a decrease in melting point (b) an increase in density (c) an increase in reactivity
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- Explain the characteristics of the alkali metals in Group I, specifically lithium, sodium, and potassium, noting their softness and the general trends observed as you move down the group, which include: (a) a decrease in melting point (b) an increase in density (c) an increase in reactivity
- Make predictions about the characteristics of other elements in Group I based on provided information regarding those elements
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