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What is the common name given to group 1 elements ?

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Alkali
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Alkaline
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Transition
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Noble gases
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Solution

The correct option is A Alkali
Group 1 will have only one unpaired electron with one electron in its valence shell making atom donate electron to get octet configuration so called metals and alkali in nature. Hence, group 1 elements are called alkali metals.

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