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Sodium is ____________ electropositive than potassium.

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To answer the question "Sodium is ____________ electropositive than potassium," we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Group**: Sodium (Na) and potassium (K) are both alkali metals, which belong to Group 1 of the periodic table. 2. **Understand Electropositivity**: Electropositivity refers to the ability of an element to lose electrons and form positive ions. Alkali metals are known for their strong electropositive character. ...
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