why are group 1 metals called alkali metals and group 2 metals called alkali earth metals?????

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chmvijay · Answer

group 1 metals are more basic than the group 2 two elements and they are called earth metals bcoz they are derived from the earth crust

anonymous · Answer

oh okay....thank you!

anonymous · Answer

because group 1 reacts with water to give a strong metallic hydroxide... while group 2 react with water to give a weak metallic hydroxide

anonymous · Answer

group 1 gives strong metallic bases when it reacts with water.... while group 2 gives alkalis

nincompoop · Answer