In certain properties,lithium differs from other alkali metals. The main reason for this is:
- ASmall size of $Li$ atom and $Li^{+}$ ion
- BExtremely high electropositivity of $Li$
- CGreater hardness of $Li$
- DHydration of $Li^{+}$ ion
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