Trends in Group 1

Where is the Periodic Table do you find the metals?

• The metals are found on the left side of the table.

• The metals are found on the right side of the table.

Group 1 elements are also known as

• Noble gas

• Alkaline earth metals

• Halogen

• Alkali metals

Arrange the elements in group 1 from the top to bottom of the group.

• Li, Na, K, Fr, Rb, Cs

• Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr

• Li, Na, K, Rb, Fr, Cs

• Fr, Cs, Rb, K, Na, Li

Group 1 elements only form ….. Ion

• 1+

• 2+

• 1-

• 2-

What gas is given off when group 1 elements reacts with water?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

When a group 1 element reacts with water, a hydroxide is formed. What colour would Universal Indicator turn in this solution?

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

How many electrons are in the outer shell of group 1 elements?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Why does the reactivity of group 1 elements increases down the group?

• It becomes more reactive

• It becomes easier to accept an electron

• It becomes easier to lose an electron

• It becomes less reactive

What is the trend shown in the melting points of Group1 elements?

• The melting points decrease as you go down the

  group.

• The melting points increase as you go down the

  group.

What happens to size of the atoms as you go down group 1?

• The size of the atoms decrease as you go down this group

• The size of the atoms increases as you go down this

  group.