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Alkali metals are good reducing agents?


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Definition for reducing agents

Any substance which is capable of releasing electrons is called reducing agents.

  • Group 1 elements are called alkali metals.
  • Alkali metals has large size.
  • Its valence shell contain only one electron.
  • They attains stability by releasing one electron from the valence shell.

Conclusion

Alkali metals are good reducing agents.


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