Alkali metals are in group ____ of the Periodic Table
1
Alkali metals are _______ and can be cut with a knife.
soft
Sodium is softer than __________.
lithium
After they are cut, the alkali metals ___________ (go black) quickly.
tarnish
Potassium reacts with _______ to make potassium hydroxide and hydrogen.
water
Sodium + Water –> sodium hydroxide + ___
hydrogen
Alkali metals react vigorously with a gas called _________.
chlorine
potassium + chlorine –> _____________
potassium chloride
The chemical formula of sodium chloride is _______.
NaCl
To be safe when using alkali metals you should ____________________
Wear goggles, wear gloves.