Elements of group 1

Question 1

What are the physical properties in Group 1?

Answer 1

The melting point decreases from top to bottom of Group 1. This is also the same pattern for the boiling point.

Question 1

What is the name of group 1 elements?

Answer 1

The alkali metals

Question 2

What do Group 1 elements react the most strongly with?

Answer 2

The elements in this group are very reactive. All the Group 1 elements have exciting reactions with water. The reactions make hydrogen gas. The gas moves the reacting element around on water. The reactions also make alkaline solutions so the universal indicator turns purple

Example : lithium + water = LITHIUM HYDROXIDE + HYDROGEN

Question 3

What are the names elements of Group 1?

Answer 3

lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, francium