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The group 1 metals of the periodic table of elements are collectively called alkali metals. Alkali metals are never found free in nature. Give reason.

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They are highly reactive and hence do not occur free.
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  • Alkali metals can be extracted from their salts by

    A
    Reduction with carbon
    B
    Electrolysis of aqueous solution of their halides
    C
    Electrolysis of fused halides
    D
    Reduction with aluminium

  • Alkali metals can be extracted from their salts by

    A
    Reduction with carbon
    B
    Electrolysis of aqueous solution of their halides
    C
    Electrolysis of fused halides
    D
    Reduction with aluminium

  • Which one of the following statement is true for all the alkali metals?

    A
    Their nitrates decompose on heating to give ` NO_2 and O_2`
    B
    Their carbonates decompose on heating to give ` CO_2` and the metal oxide
    C
    They react with oxygen to give mainly the oxide `M_2O`
    D
    They react with halogens to give the halides MX

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