Reactions of Group 1 Metals with Chlorine

What is the product formed when Group 1 metals react with chlorine gas?

• Metal sulfates

• Metal hydroxides

• Metal chlorides

• Metal oxides

What is the pH of the solution formed when Group 1 metal chlorides dissolve in water?

• Basic

• Acidic

• Neutral

• Alkaline

Which of the following statements is true about the reactivity of Group 1 metals?

• Reactivity increases down the group

• Reactivity is unpredictable down the group

• Reactivity remains constant down the group

• Reactivity decreases down the group

What color flame does lithium produce when it reacts with chlorine?

• Reddish

• Green

• Bright yellow

• Purple

Which metal produces a purple flame when reacting with chlorine?

• Calcium

• Lithium

• Sodium

• Potassium