159 Views

what is oxidation state of alkalimetals


Narasimhanaidu 19th Apr, 2020
Answers (2)
mjaisinghani62 19th Apr, 2020

Hello aspirant

The most common oxidation state of alkali metals is  +1. The outer electronic configuration of alkali metals is ns¹ . They can loose electron readily to form a unipositive  ion with stable Noble gas configuration. Alkali metals exhibit +1 oxidation state because after releasing electron they become stable like Noble gases.. All alkali metals are situated in Group 1and thus valence orbital is ns1.


S. Saha Student Expert 19th Apr, 2020
The most common oxidation state of alkali metals is +1. The reason behind this is that all the alkali metals are in group 1 and all alkali metal lose one electron to acquire nearest inert gas configuration. For example, Na- 2,8,1.
Na+ = 2,8 which is stable by acquiring the nearest inert gas configuration.

Related Questions

MAHE Manipal M.Tech 2025
Apply
NAAC A++ Accredited | Accorded institution of Eminence by Govt. of India | NIRF Rank #4
Amity University, Noida Law A...
Apply
700+ Campus placements at top national and global law firms, corporates, and judiciaries
Amity University, Noida BBA A...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Chandigarh University Admissi...
Apply
Ranked #1 Among all Private Indian Universities in QS Asia Rankings 2025 | Scholarships worth 210 CR
Amity University | M.Tech Adm...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings).
Sanskriti University LLM Admi...
Apply
Best innovation and research-driven university of Uttar Pradesh
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books