Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
The valence shell electronic configurati...

The valence shell electronic configuration of alkali metals is

A

`ns^(2)ns^(1)`

B

`ns^(1)`

C

`(n-1)p^(6)6ns^(2)`

D

`(n-1)d^(2)ns^(2)`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B
Valence shell electronic configuration of alkali metals is `ns^(1)`.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • THE ALKALI METALS

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise Reason Assertion|15 Videos

  • THE ALKALI METALS

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise ITQ|4 Videos

  • THE ALKALI METALS

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise ULTIMATE PREPARATORY PACKAGE|19 Videos

  • SURFACE CHEMISTRY

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise Ultimate Prepatarory Package|16 Videos

  • THE BORON FAMILY

    DINESH PUBLICATION|Exercise Ultimate Preparatory Package|13 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

General valence shell electronic configuration of f- block elements is

The general valence shell electronic configuration of p -block elements is

The general valence shell electronic configuration of lanthanoides is represented by

The valence shell electronic configuration of noble gases except helium is

The valence shell electronic configuration of Cr^(2+) ion is

The valence shell electronic configuration of the Fe^(2 +) is.

The general valence shell electronic configuration of transition elements is

DINESH PUBLICATION-THE ALKALI METALS-RQ
  1. Main process for the manufacture of Na(3)CO(3) is

    Text Solution

    |

  2. When NaOH is made, the gas released at the cathode is

    Text Solution

    |

  3. The valence shell electronic configuration of alkali metals is

    Text Solution

    |

  4. The strongest reducing agent out of Na, K, Rb and Cs is

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Which of the following is a man made element ?

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Which one of the these is basic ?

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Which one of these is most reactive ?

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Alkali metals are generally extracted by

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Which one of the elements reacts directly with nitrogen to form nitrid...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Identify the correct statement

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Which one of the following has highest electropositive character ?

    Text Solution

    |

  13. The electronic configuration of metal M is 1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)3s^(1). T...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Certain characteristics lithium differ from those of other alkali meta...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. The stability of the following alkali metal chlorides follows the orde...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Which of the following has the highest melting point ?

    Text Solution

    |

  17. When CO is passed over solid NaOH heated to 200^(@)C , it forms

    Text Solution

    |

  18. When a substance a reacts with water, it produces a combustible gas B ...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. The metal extracted by electrolysis of its fused salt is

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Which of the following has the highest conductivity ?

    Text Solution

    |