The Alkali Metals

Lithium

• Li

• Be

• Na

• Mg

Na

• Lithium

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Potassium

Potassium

• Li

• Na

• Rb

• K

What happens to the reactivity of the alkali metals as you move down the group?

• increases

• decreases

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A gas is released when alkali metals react with water

• true

• false

Which alkali metal is the least reactive?

• lithium

• sodium

• potassium

• rubidium

Alkali metals are found in which group of the periodic table?

• Group 1
• Group 2
• Group 7
• group 8 

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In our class practical, which of the following was the most reactive in water?

• Lithium

• Sodium

• Potassium

As you move down the group, the reactivity of alkali metals:

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

Lithium, sodium, potassium- which alkali metal sets alight when in contact with water?

• lithium

• sodium

• potassium