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Generally, in a period density of the elements present in the group increases while goining from top to bottom of the group. Then why potassium is less denser than sodium?

Abraham Benny , 8 Years ago
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Generally, as we go down the group , Density increases.
 But for K, due to the addition of d-subshells, its volume abruptly increases, and hence, density decreases, infact, it becomes even less than Na.

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