Question

Why sodium called alkali
metals .​

Answer 1

The alkali metals are so named because when they react with water they form alkalies. Alkalies are hydroxide compounds of these elements. Alkalies are very strong bases that are caustic

Answer 2

Answer:

The alkali metals consist of the chemical elements lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), caesium (Cs), and francium (Fr).

Explanation:

They are called alkali metals because they are in the alkali group.