Group 1 Flashcards
1
Q
How many electrons are in the outer shell of group 1
A
1
2
Q
State the properties of group 1 metals (at least 3)
A
Silver coloured, soft, shiny but fills in oxidation, low density, low melting and boiling point
3
Q
Why do group 1 elements get more reactive going down?
A
As you go down group 1 the atoms become larger and the outer electron is further from the nucleus. The force of the attraction between the positively charged outer electron becomes weaker which is why the electron is easily lost.
4
Q
When a group 1 metal texts with water it forms a ______
A
Alkali reaction
Metal hydroxide and hydrogen
