Reactivity of group 1 elements Flashcards
1
Q
When Lithium reacts with oxygen
A
burns with a strongly
red-tinged flame and
produces a white solid
2
Q
When Lithium reacts with water
A
Fizzes steadily, gradually
disappears
3
Q
When Lithium reacts with chlorine
A
white powder is produced
and settles on the sides of
the container
4
Q
When sodium reacts with oxygen
A
strong orange flame and
produces white solid
5
Q
When sodium reacts with water
A
Fizzes rapidly, melts into a
ball and disappears quickly
6
Q
When sodium reacts with chlorine
A
burns with a bright yellow flame, clouds of white powder are produced and settle on the sides of the container
7
Q
When potassium reacts with oxygen
A
large pieces produce lilac
flame, smaller ones make
solid immediately
8
Q
When potassium reacts with water
A
Ignites with sparks and a
lilac flame, disappears very
quickly
9
Q
When potassium reacts with chlorine
A
reaction is even more
vigorous than with sodium
