The Alkali Metals Flashcards
1
Q
What are Group 1 metals called?
A
Alkali Metals
2
Q
Why are they put together in the same group?
A
They react in a similar way.
3
Q
Give 3 examples of Group 1 Elements?
A
Lithium, Potassium, Sodium
4
Q
How do Group 1 elements react in the same way?
A
- They react strongly when they are put in water and then produce an alkaline solution called Metal Hydroxide and hydrogen.
- They also react with oxygen to produce a metal oxyde.
5
Q
What happens when you go down the Group 1 elements?
A
They become more reactive.
6
Q
Why do they become more reactive when they do gown?
A
They have more Electrons and the electrons on the outer shell are further away from the nucleus
