Question

Why alkali metals are known alkali metals?

Answer 1

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✳ ALKALI METALS ARE KNOWN AS ALKALI METALS BECAUSE,

ON THEIR REACTIONS WITH WATER, THEY FORM HYDROXIDES WHICH ARE HIGHLY ALKALINE IN NATURE.

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Answer 2

✳️Like all group of 1 elment ,they are very reactive.
✳️They must be stored under oil to keep air and water away from them.
✳️Elements form alkaline solutions when they react with water, which is why they are called alkali metals.
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