Which of the following statements is false and not connected with the fact that the alkali metals have relatively weak metal-metal bonding? which of the following statements is false and not connected with the fact that the alkali metals have relatively weak metal-metal bonding? the alkali metals are less dense than other metals. the alkali metals are more reactive than other metals. the alkali metals have low ionization energies. the alkali metals are soft enough to be cut with a knife. the alkali metals have higher melting points than other metals.