Group 1 stuff Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
All group 1 compounds are?
A
soluble
2
Q
Group 1 metals are too reactive to be added to…
A
acids
3
Q
Group 1 metals form what when reacted with oxygen?
A
White solids
4
Q
What are some of the reactions of group 1s and water?
A
They give a metal hydroxide and water
Lithium floats on water gently fizzing
sodium melts into a ball and dashes around on the surface
Potassium melts into a ball and catches fire
Caesium explodes and shatters the glass container
