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alkali metal |
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alkali metalAny of the six chemical elements in the leftmost group of the periodic table (lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium). They form alkalies when they combine with other elements. Because their atoms have only one electron in the outermost shell, they are very reactive chemically (they react rapidly, even violently, with water), form numerous compounds, and are never found free in nature. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Statue of Liberty is covered with copper, an alkali metal. Low odor compared to alkali metal soap
surfactants. The new observation that sodium can melt at
just above room temperature, 27[degrees]C, confirms a growing suspicion
among scientists that alkali metals are more complicated than they
previously thought. |
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