Group 1 - The Alkali Metals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two trends?
A
As you go down group one, the alkali metals:
1) become more reactive
2) have lower melting and boiling points
2
Q
What is the order of group one? (5 points)
A
1 - Lithium (Li) 2 - Sodium (Na) 3 - Potassium (K) 4 - Rubidium (Rb) 5 - Caesium (Cs)
3
Q
What do all the alkali metals have in common?
A
They all have one outer electron.
4
Q
What type of compounds do alkali metals form?
A
Ionic compounds with non-metals.
5
Q
What happens in a reaction with water?
A
Hydrogen gas is produced.
