alkaline metal

noun

Meaning

A highly reactive metallic element belonging to Group 1 of the periodic table, characterized by having a single electron in its outermost shell.

Examples

Lithium is the lightest alkaline metal found in the periodic table.
Because of their extreme reactivity, no alkaline metal is ever found in its pure state in nature.

Synonyms: Group 1 element, reactive metal

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alkaline metal

noun

Pronunciation: ˈælkəlaɪn ˈmɛtəl

Definition

A highly reactive metallic element belonging to Group 1 of the periodic table, characterized by having a single electron in its outermost shell.

Examples

Lithium is the lightest alkaline metal found in the periodic table.
Because of their extreme reactivity, no alkaline metal is ever found in its pure state in nature.

Synonyms of alkaline metal

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