Why the elements of group 1 are is generally known as alkali metals?

Answer 1

Group 1 of the Periodic Table contains elements which are basic. They form ionic salts. Henced they are called as alkali metals. When dissolved in water they have a pH more than 7.0.

Answer 2

The elements in group 1 are known as alkali metals because they readily form alkaline (basic) solutions when they react with water. They possess one valence electron which they are eager to lose, making them highly reactive. Common examples include lithium, sodium, and potassium.

Answer 3

because of the trends/patterns Mendeleev arranged them in

Answer 4

because they have the same valence shell electronic configuration (ns1) all these elements are light metals and almost same thermodynamical data.

Answer 5

Group 1 elements are known as alkali metals because they react with water to form alkali (or bases).

Answer 6

These metal on reacting with water form alkaline (water soluble base). that is the reason they are known as alkali metals.

Answer 7

Because they dissolve in water tn form alkalis.

Answer 8

The elements which are placed in the first vertical column or group in periodic table is considered to be in group-1. They are alkali metal family.

Answer 9

Group 1 has one valence electron. It looses 1 electron to form cation.