5 Elements in The Alkali Metals
Lithium
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Cesium
univalent
Group I A/ Alkali metals
Group I A is known as
Alkali Metals
+1
Group 1A/Alkali Metals
Soft, waxy & has high metallic luster
Group 1A/Alakali metals
Low specific gravity
Group 1A/Alkali Metals
Low melting point
IA/Alkali metals
Freely soluble in water
Alkali salts
Forms simple cation
IA/Alkali metals
Most active, electropositive metals
IA/Alkali Metals
Easily oxidized in air (stored under mineral oil)
IA/Alkali metals
Reacts w/ water violently
IA/Alkali metals
M+H2O ~
MOH
Oxides and hydrooxides are strongly BASIC
Group IA