IPC DTP 2-23-21

Which alkali metal is most reactive out of the following

• rubidium

• potassium

• sodium

• lithium

How many electrons do the alkali metals have in their outer shell?

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 7

How does a group 1 metal atom form an ion?

• lose 1 electron

• lose 2 electrons

• gain 1 electron

• gain 2 electrons

Which alkali metal is the least reactive?

• lithium

• sodium

• potassium

• rubidium

When sodium loses an electron to chlorine to form table salt, what is the charge of sodium in the compound sodium chloride? Is it positive or negative?