Group 1 (Alkali Metals) & Group 7 (The Halogens) Flashcards
1
Q
Group 1: formula for reaction with water
A
Metal + water = metal hydroxide + hydrogen
2
Q
Group 1 reaction with oxygen
A
metal + oxygen = oxide
3
Q
Potassium + oxygen
A
= potassium peroxide (K2O2) + potassium superoxide (KO2)
4
Q
GRODPUR
Colours & state of the halogens
A
Chlorine - green gas
Bromine - red-brown liquid, orange vapour
Iodine - dark grey crystalline solid, purple vapour