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Why are group 1 elements called alkali metals?

A

Group 1

B

Group 2

C

Group 17

D

Group 18

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  • The alkali metals

    A
    show increasing metallic alkali nature from Li to Cs
    B
    from salts which are predominantly covalent
    C
    shoe decreased chemical reactivity with dry oxygen in going from Li to Cs
    D
    shoe increasing electronegativity from Li to Cs.
  • The alkali metals have

    A
    Highest electronegativity
    B
    Largest atomic radii
    C
    Highest density
    D
    Highest ionisation
  • Group 17 elements are also called as

    A
    Alkali metals
    B
    Alkali earth metals
    C
    Halogene
    D
    Noble gases
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