Alkali Metal
Meaning in Nepali: एल्कली धातु (alkali dhātu), लवणीय धातु (lavanīya dhātu)
Pronunciation: (alk-uh-lahy met-l), (al-kuh-lahy met-l)
Part of Speech: noun
Nearby Words:
- Alkali Earth (noun) – एल्कली पृथ्वी (alkali pr̥thvī)
- Alkali Metalloid (noun) – एल्कली धातुविद्युत (alkali dhātuvidyut)
- Alkali Salt (noun) – एल्कली लवण (alkali lavaṇ)
- Alkali Solution (noun) – एल्कली उपाय (alkali upāya)
- Alkali Metal Hydroxide (noun) – एल्कली धातु हाइड्रोक्साइड (alkali dhātu hāidrokṣāiḍ)
Synonyms:
- Alkaline Metal
- Group 1 Metal
- Alkaline Earth Metal
- Group 1 Element
- Alkaline Element
Antonyms: Nonmetal (अधातु, adhātu)
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Alkali metal refers to any of the elements belonging to Group 1 of the periodic table, including lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium. These metals are highly reactive and have a single electron in their outermost shell, which they readily donate to form positive ions. They are called “alkali” because they can form alkaline solutions when combined with water. Alkali metals are soft, silvery-white in color, and have low melting points. They are used in various applications, such as batteries, alloys, and as catalysts. However, due to their reactivity, they are stored in oil or inert gases to prevent oxidation. Alkali metals play a crucial role in many chemical and biological processes.