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10 Chem Chapter 6 Groups of Elements
10 Chem Chapter 6 Groups of Elements
10 Chem Chapter 6 Groups of Elements
Alkali Metals
Properties
- Since alkali metals are very reactive, they are never found as free, or
uncombined, elements in nature
- Usually found in compounds and distributed widely across the world
- Compounds are very soluble in water
- Sodium is used commercially in large amounts