Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
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Chapter 8, Problem 8C.3E
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Interpretation Introduction
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The valence electronic configuration alkali metals atom has to be given.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason why alkali metals are good reducing agent has to be explained on the basis of electronic configuration, ionization energy and hydration of their ions.
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