The s-block

Match the following when X stands for cation:

Match the following :

Halite is the ​ (a)   form of ​ (b)   chloride.

​ (a)   may dissolve in NaOH-solutions,

but there is ​​ (b)   reaction between the metal and NaOH.

​ (a)   may dissolve in KOH-solutions,

but there is ​​ (b)   reaction between the metal and KOH.

When exposed to air, corrosion occurs

Its cation can be given as: [Ne]

Its cation can be given as: [Ar]

The s-block metals or ​ (a)   metals do not occur in nature as ​ (b)   . Their ​ (c)   lattice is characterised by ​ (d)   hardness and ​ (e)   reactivity.

The I.A or ​ (a)   metals are important for life: e.g. they can be found in our ​ (b)   . Their ​ (c)   lattice is characterised by ​​ (d)   1g/ml density and ​ ​ (e)   EN.