What are the alkali metals?

Answer 1

They are the elements in the first column of the Periodic Table: lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and francium (Fr).

See the Related Questions to the left for more information about the alkali metals and their properties.

Answer 2

The alkali metals are a group of elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table, including lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium. They are highly reactive metals that readily lose their outermost electron to form cations with a +1 charge. They are soft, shiny, and have low melting points.

Answer 3

Cesium, Francium, Lithium, Potassium, Rubidium, Sodium

Answer 4

Lithium sodium potassium rubidium caesium and francium. this group 1 of the periodic table.