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Which alkali metal is an exception to the density trend, being lighter than the one above it?
APotassium
BLithium
CRubidium
DCaesium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Potassium
Potassium has a much larger atomic volume than sodium for only a small gain in mass, so it is less dense.
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