Question

    Which of the following alkali metals has the highest

    specific heat?
    A Potassium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rubidium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lithium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Francium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lithium is the first element in the alkali metal group. It is the lightest solid metal, soft, silvery-white, has a low melting point and is reactive, though not as reactive or as soft as the other alkali metals.It has a high specific heat (calorific capacity), the huge temperature interval in the liquid state, low viscosity and very low density.

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