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In the image below, if the elements are from the same period then which element is most likely an alkali metal?

In the image below, if the elements are from the same period then which element is-example-1
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

As you move from left to right on the periodic table, the atomic radius decreases. Using this, you can infer than the one with the biggest radius is an alkali metal since the alkali metals are on the furthest left.

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