MeSH definition : Metals that constitute group 1(formerly group Ia) of the periodic table. They are
the most strongly electropositive of the metals. Note that HYDROGEN is not considered
an alkali metal even though it falls under the group 1 heading in the periodic table.;
MeSH synonym : elements, group 1; group 1 elements; alkali metals; Group 1 Element; 1 Element, Group; Element, Group 1; Alkali Metal; Metal, Alkali;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with METALS, ALKALINE EARTH; GEN: prefer specifics;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkali metal;
Metals that constitute group 1(formerly group Ia) of the periodic table. They are
the most strongly electropositive of the metals. Note that HYDROGEN is not considered
an alkali metal even though it falls under the group 1 heading in the periodic table.