2.1.3 The Elements of Group 1 Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the group1 elements also known as?

A

The alkali metals

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2
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Name the group 1 elements

A
Lithium
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Caesium
Francium
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3
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Identify the Element: Li

A

Lithium

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4
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Identify the Element: Na

A

Sodium

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5
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Identify the Element: K

A

Potassium

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6
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Identify the Element: Rb

A

Rubidium

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7
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Identify the Element: Cs

A

Caesium

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8
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Identify the Element: Fr

A

Francium

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9
Q

Describe the chemical properties of the group 1 elements.

A

They are reactive metals

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10
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Describe the physical properties of the group 1 elements

A

Good conductors of heat/electricity

Shiny when cut

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11
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What happens to the melting/boiling point of the group 1 metals as you move down the group?

A

It decreases

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12
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What happens to the reactivity of the group 1 elements as you move down the group?

A

They become more reactive

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13
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What is the general equation of the group 1 elements reacting with water?

A

Metal + Water –> Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen

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14
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How can we test for hydrogen gas?

A

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

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15
Q

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

A

Hydrogen

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16
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Name the compound formed when a metal reacts with water

A

metal hydroxide