Which of the following is FALSE?
A. Alkali metals readily loose electron to form monovalent M+ ions.
B. In a group, from Li to Cs, atomic and ionic radii increase with atomic number.
C. The monovalent ions of alkali metals are larger in size than the parent atoms.
D. Ionization enthalpies decrease down the group from Li to Cs.
Answer:C
Which of the following is FALSE?
A. Alkali metals readily loose electron to form monovalent M+ ions. B. In a group, from Li to Cs, atomic and ionic radii increase with atomic number. C. The monovalent ions of alkali metals are larger in size than the parent atoms. D. Ionization enthalpies decrease down the group from Li to Cs.