Which statement correctly compares an atom of an alkali metal with an atom of the alkaline earth metal next to it on the periodi
c table? The alkali metal atom forms a +1 ion, while the alkaline earth metal atom forms a +2 ion.
The alkali metal atom forms a +2 ion, while the alkaline earth metal atom forms a +1 ion.
The alkali metal atom has one less shell of electrons than the atom of the alkaline earth metal.
The alkali metal atom has one more shell of electrons than the atom of the alkaline earth metal.
"The alkali metal atom forms a +1 ion, while the alkaline earth metal atom forms a +2 ion" is the one statement among the choices given in the question that <span>correctly compares an atom of an alkali metal with an atom of the alkaline earth metal next to it on the periodic table. The correct option among all the options is first option.</span>
An antioxidant helps in the mopping up and elimination of free radicals and a common example is Glutathione. Oxidation reactions Involves the transfer of electrons or addition of oxygen to a substance.
Antioxidants help in decreasing or prevention of the oxidation of the molecules due to free radicals being formed which causes damage in the cells of animals.
Conductivity is a measurement of the ability of an aqueous solution to transfer an electrical current.
Explanation:
To calculate the conductivity of a solution you simply multiply the concentration of each ion in solution by its molar conductivity and charge then add these values for all ions in solution.