Group 1 elements Flashcards
1
Q
In group one elements outer shell there is
A
1 electron.
2
Q
Group one elements form ions with a
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Positive 1 charge.
3
Q
Other name for group 1 elements
A
Alkaline metals
4
Q
When contact with water:
A
They fizz and melt.
Some explode
5
Q
Physical properties
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Soft, shiny
Good conductors of heat and electricity.
Low density.
6
Q
They become more reactive:
A
Down the group.
7
Q
What happens to the melting point down the group
A
It decreases, as there is more electron shielding.
