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when an alkali metal dissolves in liquid ammonia, the solution can acquire different colors. Explain

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The dilute solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia exhibit dark blue color because ammoniated electrons absorb energy corresponding the red region of the visible light. However, If the concentration increases above 3M, the color changes to copper-bronze and the solution acquires metallic luster due to the formation of metal ion clusters. 

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