Question 1
Which of the following is uncharacteristic of the alkali metals?
◦ large electronegativity
◦ soft
◦ produce visible color in flame test
◦ low melting points
◦ low ionization energies
Question 2
Which of the following is used as a water softener?
◦ lithium carbonate
◦ sodium nitrate
◦ sodium carbonate
◦ potassium chloride
◦ hydrochloric acid