Where do alkali metals come from?

Answer 1

Alkali is an Arabic word that means calcined ashes. Alkalis used to be made from the ash of plant material. Lots of words that begin in Al are Arabic like Algorithm, Algebra and Alcohol.

Answer 2

Alkali metals are primarily extracted from minerals like lithium, sodium chloride (table salt), and potassium chloride. They are often obtained through processes like electrolysis or evaporation to separate the metals from their respective ores. Some alkali metals can also be found in seawater or salt lakes where they are extracted through various chemical processes.