The group 1 metals of the periodic table of elements are collectively called alkali metals. Alkali metals are never found free in nature. Give reason.

The group 1 metals of the periodic table of elements are collectively

1.	The group 1 metals of the periodic table of elements are collectively called alkali metals. Alkali metals are never found free in nature. Give reason.
Answer» Solution :They are HIGHLY REACTIVE and hence do not OCCUR FREE.