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Compared to the alkali metals, the alkaline-earth metals
a. are less reactive
b. have lower melting points
c. are less dense
d. combine more readily with nonmetals

Respuesta :

Answer:

A. are less reactive

Explanation:

The alkali metals only have one valence electron, which leads them to be the most reactive, because they want to lose the electron. However, alkaline-earth metals have 2 valence electrons and therefore are slightly less reactive.

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Alkaline earth metals are less reactive as the alkali metals are the most reactive metals.