Groups In The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What is group 1 of the periodic table known as
A
The ‘Alkali Metals’
2
Q
What are the Alkali Metals
A
Lithium, potassium, sodium, rubidium, caesium and francium
3
Q
What are the physical properties of group 1 metals
A
Low melting and boiling points
Very soft
4
Q
What is group 7 of the periodic table also known as
A
The halogens
5
Q
What is the test for chlorine
A
Holding a piece of damp blue litmus paper over it. Chlorine will bleach the litmus paper, turning it white
6
Q
What is group 0 of the periodic table also known as
A
The noble gases
7
Q
What happens to the boiling point, melting point and density as you go down group 0
A
It increases
8
Q
What happens to the reactivity when you go down group 7
A
It decreases
9
Q
What happens to the reactivity as you go down group 1
A
It increases
