Group 1 Metals

Group 1 metals are called ------

• Acidic metals

• Alkali metals

Group 1 metals have -----

• One electron in their outer shell

• Two electrons in their outer shell

• Three electrons in their outer shell

• Four electrons in their outer shell

Group 1 metals form

• 1- ions

• 2- ions

• 1+ ions

• 2- ions

Which gas is produced when Group 1 metals react with water?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Chlorine

• Hydrogen

Which unique observation happens when sodium reacts with water?

• Sodium floats

• Sodium melts into a ball

• Sodium burns with a lilac flame

• The solution made is alkaline

Which unique observation happens when potassium reacts with water?

• Potassium floats

• Potassium melts into a ball

• Potassium burns with a lilac flame

• The solution made is alkaline

Why can't we react Rb and Cs with water in a lab?

• Too expensive

• Nothing happens

• It is pointless

• Reaction is too violent and vigorous

What colour should universal indicator turn when added to the resulting solution of a Group 1 + metal reaction?

• Red

• Green

• Dark Blue

• Orange

What colour should phenolphthalein turn when added to the resulting solution of a Group 1 + metal reaction?

• Colourless

• Pink

• Dark Blue

• Orange

What solution is formed when a Group 1 metal + Water react?

• Metal oxide

• Metal chloride

• Metal salt

• Metal hydroxide