Group 1 Elements Become More Reactive Down the Group Flashcards
1
Q
As you go down group 1, the elements become…
A
More reactive
2
Q
How can you show this?
A
In the rate of reaction with water
3
Q
How can we tell that lithium is less reactive than potassium or sodium?
A
It takes longer to react
4
Q
How can we tell potassium is more reactive than lithium or sodium?
A
It takes the shortest time to react
5
Q
The elements in group 1 get more reactive as…
A
The atomic number increases
6
Q
Lithium reaction with water?
A
Move slowly around surface, fizzing, until it disappears
7
Q
Sodium reaction with water?
A
Fizzes rapidly and moves quickly around surface, may ignite
8
Q
Potassium reaction with water?
A
Reacts gorgeously, Burns with lilac flame - sometimes explodes
