2a. Group 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Group 1 Metal + Water
A
Group 1 Metal (Lithium) + Water -> Group 1 Metal (Lithium) Hydroxide + Hydrogen
2
Q
Observations when potassium or sodium or lithium reacts
A
Fizzing
Metal floats and moves around the water
Metal Disappears
3
Q
As we go down group 1, what happens?
A
The elements become more reactive
4
Q
What is an extra observation we can see when potassium reacts?
A
catches fire with a LILAC flame
5
Q
What is an extra observation we can see when sodium reacts?
A
sodium melts into a silver-coloured ball
6
Q
What is the trend in reactivity in Group 1 in terms of electronic configurations
A
As you go down the group the outer electron lost from the group 1 is less attracted by the nucleus and therefore more easily lost.
