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What properties do all alkali metals have in common?

They are hard, low density metals that react with nearly all substances

They are silvery-grey, brittle metals with high densities

They are soft, silvery-grey metals, and corrode quickly in air

They are soft, silvery-grey metals, and mostly unreactive

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C. They are soft, silvery-grey metals, and corrode quickly in air

Step-by-step explanation:

Characteristics of Alkali Metals

  • Found in column 1A of the periodic table.
  • Have one electron in their outermost layer of electrons.
  • Easily ionized.
  • Silvery, soft, and not dense.
  • Low melting points.
  • Incredibly reactive.
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