110 Alkali Metals (not worth the time) Flashcards
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Physical Properties (name 3)
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Flammability:
Differences in electron orbits match several colours in the visible spectrum
Atomic size
Large radii, which means low density and and low metallic bonding. As a result, alkali metals float and are easily cut with a knife.
Electrode Potentials
Very easily oxidized to M+, turning water into OH- and H2