Alkali Metals
The alkali metals are in group __ of the periodic table.
They are: Li (_________________), Na (___________________), K (____________), Rb ( rubidium) Cs (caesium) and Fr (francium)
The order of their reactivity _____________ as you go down the group.
They are unusual metals in that they ________ in water and they are easy to ______ with a knife.
Two products are made in the reaction; ____________ gas and a metal hydroxide.
questions.
- why are these metals stored in oil?
- why are they called alkali metals?
- which metal ignites spontaneously and burns with a lilac flame?
- write a word equation for the reaction of lithium with water.
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