Paper 1 - Alkali Metals (Group 1)

Question 1

How reactive are alkali metals?

Answer 1

Alkali metals are very reactive

Question 2

In which way does the reactivity increase in alkali metals in the periodic table?

Answer 2

The reactivity of alkali metals increases down the group

Question 3

Why does the reactivity increase in alkali metals?

Answer 3

Alkali metals increase in reactivity down the group because they are larger atoms and the electrons get further away from the nucleus

Question 4

How many electrons do they have in their outermost shell?

Answer 4

All alkali metals have one electron in their outer shell