Alkali Metals Flashcards
1
Q
What group do the alkali metals belong to?
A
group 1
2
Q
If metals are oxides, what does it mean?
A
they react readily with oxygen
3
Q
What is produced when the alkali metals react with water?
A
hydrogen gas and the metal hydroxide
4
Q
What happens when alkali metals react with chlorine?
A
They react vigorously to form metal chlorides
5
Q
What happens as you go down group 1?
A
Reactions become more violent
6
Q
How does attraction between the nucleus and the outer shell become smaller as you descend group 1?
A
The atom becomes larger meaning the outer electron is further away from the nucleus, therefore weakening the attraction
7
Q
What type of melting points do the alkali metals have?
A
low ones
