Physics, asked by mistressofdarkness23, 9 months ago

Why are group 1 and 2 metals
called alkali and alkaline earth metals?

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Answered by samakshgupta04
0

Answer:

Because of the norms made by IUPAC

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Answered by cskooo7
1

Answer:

Group 1 elements are called alkali metals because their oxides are soluble in water and group 2 elements are called alkaline earth metals as their oxides form in the earth and are water soluble.

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