Group 1 Metals Reacting With Oxygen, Chlorine and Water,

Question 1

When they react with oxygen what is formed?

Answer 1

• Metal Oxide.

- Metal has been oxidised.

Question 2

When they react with chlorine what does the metal end with?

Answer 2

• …Chloride.
• Examples:
• Li + Cl2 –> LiCl

Question 3

When they react with water what does the metal end with?

Answer 3

• …hydroxide + Hydrogen.
• Alkali and Gas.
• Example:
• ## Li + 2H2O –> LiOH + H2.

Question 4

What is it called when metals loose oxygen and what does it form?

Answer 4

• Metal Oxide becomes metal + oxide.

- Reduction, the metal has been reduced.