Question

Statement 1: Metallic character of first group metals of Modem periodic table increases on moving down the group.
Statement 2: On moving top to bottom in first group in Modem periodic table, value of ionisation enthalpy continuously decreases

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the Statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the Statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but Statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the Statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Alkali Metals $\rightarrow Li,\, Na,\,K,\, Rb,\, Cs$
Metallic Char. - Ability to lase $e^{-}$ to attain stable config
$I. E$ dec $\rightarrow$ easier to remove an $e^{-}$ from the valence shell