Question

Why the First Group in the Modern Periodic Table is known as Alkaline Group?

Answer 1

The alkali metals. ... Like all the group 1 elements, they are very reactive. They must be stored under oil to keep air and water away from them. group 1 elements form alkaline solutions when they react with water, which is why they are called alkali metals.

Answer 2

Because the elements in this group are obtained from the plant ashes here alquili means plant ashes. So first group elements are called alkali group.....