Group 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements in Group 1 of the periodic table known as?
A
Alkali metals.
2
Q
What is a characteristic property of alkali metals?
A
They have a single electron in their outer shell.
3
Q
What should students be able to describe regarding the reactions of the first three alkali metals?
A
Reactions with oxygen, chlorine, and water.
4
Q
How does reactivity change in Group 1 going down the group?
A
Reactivity increases.
5
Q
What should students be able to explain regarding Group 1 elements?
A
How their properties depend on the outer shell of electrons and predict properties from given trends down the group.
