Group 1 - Alkali Metals Flashcards
1
Q
As you go down group 1, do the elements have lower or higher melting/boiling points?
A
Lower melting/boiling points
2
Q
Do they have low or high density?
A
Low density
3
Q
What do they form and with what?
A
Ionic compounds with non metals
4
Q
What colour are these ionic compounds?
A
White compounds
5
Q
What do these white compounds do?
A
They dissolve in water to form colourless solutions
6
Q
What happens if you react these with water?
A
They fizz, float and release hydrogen
7
Q
How do you test for released hydrogen?
A
Squeaky pop test
8
Q
What do they form with water?
A
Hydroxides
9
Q
What do these hydroxides do?
A
Dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions
10
Q
As you go down group 1, do the elements become more or less reactive?
A
More reactive
