Module 2 (Groups) Flashcards
1
Q
5 Elements in The Alkali Metals
A
Lithium
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Cesium
2
Q
univalent
A
Group I A/ Alkali metals
3
Q
Group I A is known as
A
Alkali Metals
4
Q
+1
A
Group 1A/Alkali Metals
5
Q
Soft, waxy & has high metallic luster
A
Group 1A/Alakali metals
6
Q
Low specific gravity
A
Group 1A/Alkali Metals
7
Q
Low melting point
A
IA/Alkali metals
8
Q
Freely soluble in water
A
Alkali salts
9
Q
Forms simple cation
A
IA/Alkali metals
10
Q
Most active, electropositive metals
A
IA/Alkali Metals
11
Q
Easily oxidized in air (stored under mineral oil)
A
IA/Alkali metals
12
Q
Reacts w/ water violently
A
IA/Alkali metals
13
Q
M+H2O ~
A
MOH
14
Q
Oxides and hydrooxides are strongly BASIC
A
Group IA