Group 1 Alkali Metals Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the group 1 metals located?
A
Left
2
Q
What are the properties of group 1
A
- good conductors of electricity and heat
- Shiny and freshly cut
- low density
- solid
- reactive
3
Q
What are the trends in group 1?
A
- melting point and boiling point decrease from top to bottom
- more reactive as you move down the group
- they all produce hydrogen and metal hydroxide
- they all react with water
4
Q
What are example of elements in group 1.
A
- lithium , sodium and potassium