Chemistry: Year 9 Term 2: Group 1, the Alkali Metals

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Where are the Alkali Metals on the Periodic Table? (1)
Group 1 on the far left
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Give 3 properties of the Alkali Metals (3)
Low density; Extremely reactive; Low melting points
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What is the word equation for the reaction of an alkali metal and water? (2)
Alkali metal + water --> Alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
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What is the symbol equation for an alkali metal (A) reacting with water? (2)
2A (s) + 2H2O (l) --> 2AOH (aq) + H2 (g)
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What happens when an AM reacts with oxygen? (2)
It oxidises and becomes duller
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What is the word equation for the reaction of an AM in oxygen? (2)
Alkali metal + oxygen --> alkali metal oxide
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What is the symbol equation for an AM (A) reacting with oxygen? (2)
4A (s) + O2 (g) --> 2A2O (s)
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What colour is an AM oxide when dissolved in water? (1)
Colourless
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