Group 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Group 1 are all alkali metals.
A
True
2
Q
Three properties of group 1:
A
Malleable
Conduct electricity
Burn easily in air
3
Q
Why are potassium and sodium in the same group of the periodic table?
A
They have similar chemical and physical properties.
4
Q
How will calcium react with water?
A
It will make a big explosion.
Might break the glass.
Violent.
5
Q
Why do alkali metals form an ion with a +1 charge?
A
Each sodium atom loses its outer electron to form a positive (+1) ion.
6
Q
Why are alkali metals stored in oil?
A
They are highly reactive with water and oxygen.
