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Lithium, sodium and potassium are all elements that react with water to liberate hydrogen gas. Is there any similarity in the atoms of these elements? Explain.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 27 May, 2014, 09:51: AM
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Yes, there is a similarity in the atoms of lithium, sodium and potassium elements.                                                                                   

All these elements have a similar electronic configuration having one electron each in their valence shells. The electronic configurations of lithium, sodium and potassium are given below:

 Lithium: 2, 1

 Sodium: 2, 8, 1

 Potassium: 2, 8, 8, 1                                                          

 

 

Answered by | 27 May, 2014, 11:51: AM

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