JAMB Chemistry 1995 Question 40

Question 40

Periodic Table

Group 1 A metals are not found free in nature because they

  1. A.are of low melting and boiling points
  2. B.have weak metallic bonding
  3. C.conduct electricity and heat
  4. D.are very reactive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (are very reactive)

Explanation

Alkali metals react quickly with oxygen and water, so in nature they are always found combined in compounds, never as free metals.