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CGP GCSE Chem > Atoms Lose Electrons More Easily Down the Group > Flashcards

Atoms Lose Electrons More Easily Down the Group Flashcards

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How many electrons do group 1 metals contain in their outer shell?

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1 electron

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What happens as you go down group 1 (terms of electron)?

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Outermost electron is in a shell that’s further from the nucleus - attraction between electron and nucleus becomes less

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What happens to the atom as you go down group 1?

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Gets bigger

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What happens to the outer electron as you go down group 1?

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More easily lost

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What happens to the metal as you go down group 1?

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More reactive

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