Write the Electronic Configuration of Alkali Metals?

The electronic configuration of alkali metals ends with ns¹, where ‘n’ represents the period number.

Alkali metals belong to Group 1 of the periodic table. They have one electron in their outermost shell, making them highly reactive and ready to lose that single electron to form positive ions (M⁺).

Electronic Configuration Table

• All alkali metals have one valence electron.
• They readily form +1 ions.
• Reactivity increases down the group due to lower ionization energy.

Hence, the general configuration for alkali metals is [noble gas] ns¹.