Chemistry, asked by nishkasingh25, 1 month ago

why are the elements of group 1 and 2 called light metals?

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Answered by deepanshipal75

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The alkali metals are so named because when they react with water they form alkalies. Alkalies are hydroxide compounds of these elements, such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.

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why are the elements of group 1 and 2 called light metals?​

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why are the elements of group 1 and 2 called light metals?