Lithium shows similarities to magnesium in the chemical behaviour. What is the cause of this similarity?
Lithium has highest ionisation energy in group 1 elements, yet it is strongest reducing agent. Comment.
The softness of group 1 elements increases down the group with increasing atomic number. Give reason.
Which is the most reactive alkali metal and why?
Caesium is the most reactive alkali metal, as it has lowest first ionisation enthalpy and lowest electron negativity.