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JAMB Chemistry 2006 Question 4

Question 4

Periodic Table

Group IA metals are not found free in nature because they

  1. A.are very reactive and unstable
  2. B.are malleable and ductile
  3. C.have high melting and boiling points
  4. D.conduct heat and electricity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (are very reactive and unstable)

Explanation

Alkali metals lose their single outer electron very easily, so they react quickly with air and water and are always found combined in compounds.