Atoms Lose Electrons More Easily Down the Group Flashcards
1
Q
How many electrons do group 1 metals contain in their outer shell?
A
1 electron
2
Q
What happens as you go down group 1 (terms of electron)?
A
Outermost electron is in a shell that’s further from the nucleus - attraction between electron and nucleus becomes less
3
Q
What happens to the atom as you go down group 1?
A
Gets bigger
4
Q
What happens to the outer electron as you go down group 1?
A
More easily lost
5
Q
What happens to the metal as you go down group 1?
A
More reactive