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Why first group elements of modern periodic table called alkali metals.Give example?

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Answered by palakhanduja
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it is because when they react with water they form alkalis that is strong bases.
sodium is a metal in the first group as its electronic configuration is 2,8,1.
2Na+2H2O=2 NaOH + H2
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