Periodic Table (group 1/alkali metals and group 7/Halogens Flashcards
1
Q
What happens as you go down the group 1 metals/alkali metals?
A
Boiling point goes down Melting point goes down Reactivity goes up Density goes up All group 1 react with water
2
Q
What happens when you go down group 7/the halogens
A
Boiling point increases
Melting point increases
Reactivity decreases
Density decreases
3
Q
Where and why are group 1 metals stored
A
Oil as they react with oxogen (they also react with water)
4
Q
What are the three main group 1 metals?
A
In reactivity order:
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium