alkali metals Flashcards by max edwards | Brainscape

Q

what do alkali metals react with

A

non metals

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Q

why are outer shell electrons more easily lost

A

they are further from nucleus attraction

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properties of alkali metals (4)

A

soft
low density
low melting points
very reactive with cold water

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