Group 1 :) Flashcards
1
Q
What are group 1 metals ?
A
Alkali metals
2
Q
What are they ?
A
Lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, francium
3
Q
How many electrons do they have in their out shell ?
A
1
4
Q
What are the properties of these metals ?
A
Lower density, soft
5
Q
What happens as you go down group 1 metals ?
A
The properties change- reactivity increases , melting and boiling points lower , relative atomic mass goes up- the patterns are called trends
