Sodium metal exhibits metallic luster. Which of the following explains this phenomenon?
- ADue to the diffusion of sodium ions
- BDue to the oscillation of loosely bound electrons
- CDue to the excitation of free protons
- DDue to the body-centered cubic lattice structure
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Which of the following statements are correct for alkali metal compounds?
$(i)$ Superoxides are paramagnetic in nature.
(ii) The basic strengths of hydroxides increase down the group.
(iii) The conductivity of chlorides in their aqueous solutions decreases down the group.
(iv) The basic nature of carbonates in aqueous solutions is due to cationic hydrolysis.
$(i)$ Superoxides are paramagnetic in nature.
(ii) The basic strengths of hydroxides increase down the group.
(iii) The conductivity of chlorides in their aqueous solutions decreases down the group.
(iv) The basic nature of carbonates in aqueous solutions is due to cationic hydrolysis.
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