Group 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Charge for group 1 elements
A
+1
2
Q
Uses for Li
A
Batteries
Lithium Oxide - Silica
Lubricaton
3
Q
Uses for Na
A
Sodium vapour lamp
4
Q
Uses for K
A
Fertilizer
Soap
5
Q
Uses Cs
A
Photoelectric cells
6
Q
Reaction with Water
A
Forms metal hydroxide and Hydrogen gas
2Li(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq) + H2(g)
7
Q
Reaction with oxygen (needs heat)
A
Forms metal oxide
4Li(s) + O2(g) → 2Li2O(s)
8
Q
Metal Oxide with water
A
Forms metal hydroxide
Li2O(s) + H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq)
9
Q
Reaction with Chlorine gas
A
Forms metal chloride
2Na(s) + Cl2(g) → 2NaCl(s)
