Question

Why sofium is called alkali metal?

Answer 1

Answer:

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. Alkalies react with acids to form salts.

Answer 2

Answer:-sodium is called a alkali metal.

Explanation:

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 Alkalies react with acids to form salts.