in which group of the periodic table are the alkali metals?

Alkali metals are in Group 1 of the periodic table, also called Group 1A in some notations.

Quick Scoop

• Alkali metals occupy the first (leftmost) vertical column of the periodic table.

• This group includes lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium.

• Together with hydrogen, these elements form Group 1, characterized by a single valence electron and very high reactivity.

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