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21-02-2015
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Why alkali metals are found in many common substances but are rarely found in pure form?

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22-02-2015

Alkali metals are very reactive so in pure form they quickly react with oxygen, water and other elements and compounds to form new substances. That's why they're found in many substances but rarely in pure form.

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