Alkali Metals Flashcards
1
Q
React with…
A
Water to make h2 and base
2
Q
Function as what agent?
A
Reducing agents
3
Q
Physical properties?
A
Shiny Metallic Solid Malleable Conductive soft
4
Q
Metallic bonding?
A
Weak metallic bonds comparatively. Have lower melting and boiling points
5
Q
Atomic size?
A
Have relatively large atomic size
6
Q
Density?
A
Have lower density than other metals
7
Q
Found naturally as…
A
+1 ions
8
Q
Solubiloty
A
All salt forms are highly soluble
9
Q
Reactivity
A
Very reactive. Reactivity increases as size increases
