Charge for group 1 elements
+1
Uses for Li
Batteries
Lithium Oxide - Silica
Lubricaton
Uses for Na
Sodium vapour lamp
Uses for K
Fertilizer
Soap
Uses Cs
Photoelectric cells
Reaction with Water
Forms metal hydroxide and Hydrogen gas
2Li(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq) + H2(g)
Reaction with oxygen (needs heat)
Forms metal oxide
4Li(s) + O2(g) → 2Li2O(s)
Metal Oxide with water
Forms metal hydroxide
Li2O(s) + H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq)
Reaction with Chlorine gas
Forms metal chloride
2Na(s) + Cl2(g) → 2NaCl(s)