Question

State why alkali metals are never found naturally as element.

Answer 1

Answer:

BECAUSE THE ARE IONISED IN WATER TO FORM OH- IONS

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

• All alkali metals are most electropositive metals. They have one valence electron (i.e., ns¹) outside the noble gas core.
• This valence electron is loosely held and can be lost easily to produce corresponding monovalent M ions. Hence, alkali metals show +1 oxidation state.
• The monovalent M ions readily combine with other elements to form various compounds.
• Thus, owing to their highly reactive nature, alkali metals are never found in free state.