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Similarities with Group 1 elementsWrite 5 points |
| Answer» Alkali metals are highly reactive in nature, which is why they manifest themselves in combination with other elements, in nature. Most of these metals are easily soluble in water, which makes their extraction quite easy. All alkali metals show a silver-like lustre, which makes them appear shiny. They are highly ductile and conduct electricity without any trouble.All alkali metals have a very low melting point and the alloys of such alkali metals display even lower melting points. They react most easily with the oxygen in the atmosphere and water vapor. They are also capable of reacting quite vigorously to form hydrogen gas and strong caustic solutions. | |