Which physical property is found in alkali metals that isn't found in alkaline earth metals?

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Alkali metals have two electrons in their outer orbital.

Alkali metals bond directly with carbon to form carbides.

Alkali metals are soft and have low melting points.

Alkali metals are diamagnetic.

Which of the following is not a good technique for managing used oil? a) have specific, labeled catch pans available for technicians who are collecting oil b) spills in your shop and any releases on pavement or outside should be poured down a drain c) do not use oil containers for antifreeze or other non-similar fluids d) be prepared for oil spills with the proper absorbents

The alkali metals (group 1) consist of lithium (3), sodium (11), potassium (19), rubidium (37), cesium (55), and francium (87). they are soft, metallic solids with low densities and low melting points. based on the data shown in figure 1, how many valence electrons do alkali metals share?

What is the maximum number of electrons that an atomic orbital can contain?