Alkaline Metals Flashcards
1
Q
As you go down the group are they more or less reactive?
A
More reactive
2
Q
What colour does the water after being reacted, go?
A
Purple as the hydroxide makes it alkaline
3
Q
Describe these reactions with water:
Lithium?
Sodium?
Potassium?
A
L= Fizzes and moves slowly
Na= Fizzes rapidly and can ignite
K= Reacts vigorously, and burns with a lilac flame
4
Q
When mixed with water what do alkaline metals produce?
A
A metal hydroxide and hydrogen
