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Explain why can alkali and alkaline earth metals not be obtained by chemical reduction method

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Alkali and alkaline earth metals, themselves acts as better recurring agents and reducing agents, than alkali metals. That is why these metals are not obtained by chemical reduction methods.
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  15. . Alkali metals give colouration when heated in Bunsen flame. Give rea...

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  17. Mention the uses of lithium and its compounds.

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  18. What are the uses of sodium and its compounds?

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  19. What are the uses of potassium and its compounds?

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  20. What is soda ash ? How it obtained ?

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