Group 1 Elements Flashcards
0
Q
What happens to group 1’s reactivity as you go down the group
A
They get more reactive
1
Q
What are group one elements called?
A
The alkali metals
2
Q
What is different about potassiums reaction in water than the other group 1 elements?
A
Potassium engines with a lilac flame
3
Q
What do all of the group 1 elements do in water?
A
Float, fizz, dissolve and produce hydrogen
4
Q
What happened that was special about sodium?
A
It formed a round ball
5
Q
What is unusual about group one elements?
A
They can be cut with a knife. They are soft metals
