alkali mentals

Question 1

As you go down group 1 do they get more or less reactive

Answer 1

They get more reactive

Question 2

What group period is the alkali metals

Answer 2

They are in group 1

Question 3

What are the properties of group 1 metals

Answer 3

1. shiny surface which dulls on oxidation
2. silvery coloured metals
3. low densities
4. soft
   6.can be cut easily
5. highly reactive

Question 4

What is the equation when a group 1 element lithium for example reacts with water.

Answer 4

Lithium + Water → Lithium hydroxide + Hydrogen

Question 5

What happens when lithium react with water

Answer 5

Floats, fizzes, releases hydrogen gas

Question 6

What happens when sodium react with water

Answer 6

Reaction: faster than lithium, Melts into a ball, moves on water surface, fizzes, gives off hydrogen

Question 7

What happens when potassium react with water

Answer 7

Reaction: very fast and violent, Lilac flame, explodes or pops