Group 1 Metals Flashcards
1
Q
Why are group 1 metals called alkali metals
A
When they react with water they produce metal hydroxide which dissolve in water and make it alkaline
2
Q
What is the trend in reactivity of group one metals?
A
Reactivity increases as you go down the group
3
Q
K potassium reaction with water
A
Ignites into lilac flame, effervesces, floats+moves rapidly on water
4
Q
Lithium LI observations in water
A
Effervesces, moves floated on surface of water
5
Q
Sodium NA observations in water
A
Effervesces melts into a ball, floats+moves on surface of water
