Compared with the alkaline earth metals, the alkali metals exhibit

Compared with alkaline earth metals, the alkali metals exhibit.

Compared with alkaline earth metals, the alkali metals exhibit. : .

Compared with alkaline earth metals, the alkali metals exhibit

Why are alkaline earth metals harder than alkali metals?

Compare alkaline earth metals with alkali metals w.r.t (a) atomic and ionic size, (b) metallic bonds, ( c) melting points and (d) hardness.

Why alkaline earth metals are harder than alkali metals.