Question

10. Why is lithium called alkali metal​

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkali means water soluble bases.

Lithium also forms water soluble bases that's why it is called alkali.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

because The group 1 of the periodic table contain six elements namely Lithium(Li), Sodium(Na),Potassium(K),Rubidium(Rb),Cesium(Cs) and Francium(Fr). These metals are called alkali metals because they form alkalies( i.e. strong bases capable of neutralizing acids) when they react with water.