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Alkali metals are found in group 1 of the Periodic Table. They will form ions with a 1+ charge. If you meant alkaline earth, they are found in group 2, and will form ions with a 2+ charge.

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What is the charge on an alkali metal ion?

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Do all alkaline metals form ions with a positive charge?

Yes, all alkali metals form ions with a positive charge. This is because alkali metals have one electron in their outermost energy level, which they lose to achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in a positive charge.


What charge does an ion of an alkali metal have?

Your Alkali Metals are those elements on the leftmost column of the periodic table (except for Hydrogen). Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium, Cesium, Francium. You can remember them as those that form the Alkali bases, Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) among others. In Pure Metallic form, they would have a neutral charge. However, they are frequently found in ionic form where they loose an electron to form a positive ion with a +1 charge. Li+ Na+ K+ etc.


What are the top ways of identifying metal ions?

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How do you know if an ionic compound between an alkali metal with a nonmetal is done correctly?

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How many electrons do alkali metal family have?

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Do all bases contain hydroxide ions?

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What is the charge on alkaline-earth metal ions?

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Is Carbon an alkali?

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What is the Difference between a bases and alkali?

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How many valence electrons does an alkali metal have?

An alkali metal has 1 valence electron. Group 1 elements, such as lithium, sodium, and potassium, all have 1 valence electron in their outermost energy level.


What is an alkali metal which would melt?

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