Answer to Question #59331 in Inorganic Chemistry for muhammad umar

Question

which of these correctly describes alkali metals?
a) good conductors of heat
b)non-reactive
c)bad condoctors of electricity
d)exhibit photoelectric effect

Answer 1

Alkali metals conduct electricity well and heat; they are very reactive; alkali metals have the lowest work function of electron; All this is due to the structure of the alkali metal atoms: alkali metals have only one valence of (I) and have the S-valence electron.
Therefore, the correct answer is that the alkali metals conduct heat well.
Answer: a (good conductors of heat)