Alkali Metals

​ Where the alkali metals are found on the periodic table?

• Group 1

• Group 7

• Group 5

• Group 0

​ How many electrons are found in the valence (outer) shell for all alkali metals? ​

Arrange the alkali metal from most reactive to least reactive

• Francium

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Cesium

• Lithium

What is the most reactive alkali metal?

How are alkali metals stored and why?

What happens to the melting points of the alkali metals as you go down the group? ​ (a)  

• They decrease
• They increase

What happens to the density as you go down the group? ​ (a)  

• It decreases
• It increases

Are alkali metals soft or hard, and what happens as you go down the group?
They become ​ (a)  

• softer
• harder

What is made when an alkali metal reacts with oxygen?

• alkali metal oxide
• alkali metal chloride
• alkali metal hydroxide
• alkali metal nitrate

What products are made when an alkali metal reacts with water?