Sodium and potassium belong to the same group of the Peri...
Sodium and potassium belong to the same group of the Periodic Table. This is because?
both are metals
both are soft and lighter than water
both form cations by losing electrons
both have identical electronic configuration
both react with water vigorously
Correct answer is C
They react easily because they lose their 1 valence electron easily to gain their stable octet configuration. Hence, they form the +1 cation easily.
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