Alkali Metals Flashcards
-Be familiar with the names, symbols, and appearance of alkali metals.
1
Q
What group are Alkali Metals?
A
Group 1
2
Q
How reactive are Alkali Metals?
A
Alkali Metals are very active.
3
Q
how does the reactivity change throughout the group?
A
The reactivity increases down the group.
4
Q
What are the Alkali Metals ?
A
-Lithium
-Sodium
-Potassium
-Rubidium
-Cesium
Francium
5
Q
What is the symbol for Rubidium?
A
Rb
6
Q
What is the symbol for Lithium?
A
Li
7
Q
What is the symbol for Francium?
A
Fr
8
Q
What is the symbol for sodium?
A
Na
9
Q
What is the symbol for Cesium?
A
Cs
10
Q
How many electrons do they have in their outer energy level?
A
1
11
Q
how reactive are group one metals
A
They are highly reactive
12
Q
In what compound do they react violently in?
A
water
