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Alkaline earth metals are denser than al...

Alkaline earth metals are denser than alkali metals, because metallic bonding in alkaline earth metals is

A

Stronger

B

weaker

C

not present

D

volatile

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The correct Answer is:
A
They are denser than alkali metals because they can be packed more tightly to their greater charge and smaller radii.
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