Group 1 of The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What does Group 1 have?
A
Group 1 contains elements placed in a vertical column on the far left of the periodic table. The elements in group 1 are called the alkali metals.
2
Q
What are the physical properties?
A
The alkali metals:
are soft (they can be cut with a knife) have relatively low melting points
3
Q
Going down Group 1, does the temperature increase or decrease?
A
It decreases
4
Q
Does the reactivity increase or decrease as you go down Group 1?
A
It increases
5
Q
What is the melting point of Lithium, Li?
A
It’s 180 degrees C
6
Q
What is the melting point of Sodium,Na?
A
It’s 98 degrees C
