Group 1 Elements Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the group one elements known as?
Alkali metals
What do alkali metals have to be stored in?
Oil
Are alkali metals reactive or unreactive?
Very reactive
Why do alkali metals have to be stored in oil?
Because they’re very reactive
Are the alkali metal soft or hard?
Soft
Do our climates have a low or high density?
Low density
The first three elements in group one are less dense than what?
Water
Why are the alkali metals elements reactive?
Because they have one electron in their outer shell
Do alkali metals have high or low boiling points?
Low boiling points
What ions do alkali metals form?
1+ ions
What happens when group 1 elements react with water?
They produce hydrogen gas and metal hydroxide
What happens when group one elements react with chlorine?
They form white metal chloride salts
What happens when a group one element reacts with oxygen?
They form a metal oxide
What’s the difference between Groupon metals and transition metals?
Group one metals are much more reactive. The less dense, hard and have a lower boiling points
