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Solid magnesium (Mg) is easier to cut than solid potassium (K). true or false?:

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Potassium could be cut with a spoon or a butter knife magnesium is a solid metal try cutting a piece of metal with a spoon and then you will have your answer.

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False. All Group 1 metals are soft and easily cut with a knife. Magnesium is under Group 2 and it is a hard and strong metal. Hence, it is false.
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