Question

Why group one metals are termed as alkali metals

Answer 1

These metals are called alkali metals because they produce strong bases when reacting with water.

Answer 2

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Your answer goes like this ......

The metals in the 1st group are called Alkali metals because :They form Alkalies {Bases} [That means Strong bases which are used in nuetralizing Acids]. This nuetralization occurs Only when both acids and bases are combined {OR} Reacted with water.

And The main reason is "Group 1 Elements forms alkali solutions When they react with water".So Hence by this way The 1st group metals are called as Alkali metals.

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