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1
Q

What are the group1 elements also known as?

A

The alkali metals

2
Q

Name the group 1 elements

A
Lithium
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Caesium
Francium
3
Q

Identify the Element: Li

A

Lithium

4
Q

Identify the Element: Na

A

Sodium

5
Q

Identify the Element: K

A

Potassium

6
Q

Identify the Element: Rb

A

Rubidium

7
Q

Identify the Element: Cs

A

Caesium

8
Q

Identify the Element: Fr

A

Francium

9
Q

Describe the chemical properties of the group 1 elements.

A

They are reactive metals

10
Q

Describe the physical properties of the group 1 elements

A

Good conductors of heat/electricity

Shiny when cut

11
Q

What happens to the melting/boiling point of the group 1 metals as you move down the group?

A

It decreases

12
Q

What happens to the reactivity of the group 1 elements as you move down the group?

A

They become more reactive

13
Q

What is the general equation of the group 1 elements reacting with water?

A

Metal + Water –> Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen

14
Q

How can we test for hydrogen gas?

A

Light a splint near the gas. A squeaky pop means that the gas is hydrogen.

15
Q

Name the gas produced when a group 1 metal reacts with water.

A

Hydrogen

16
Q

Name the compound formed when a metal reacts with water

A

metal hydroxide