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Which trend holds for melting points of alkali metals from Li to Cs?
AThey rise steadily
BThey are all equal
CThey rise then fall
DThey decrease
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. They decrease
Metallic bonding weakens as atoms get larger, so melting and boiling points fall down the group.
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