Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Group 1 Metals
- 1 electron in outer shell
- So react in a similar way to each other
- With oxygen and water
- Kept under oil
- To create a metal hydroxide
- An alkali
- Forms hydrogen gas
- With sufficient energy this ignites
- Float on the surface - less dense
- Give unique flame colours
- Need to lose this electron
- To gain a stable octet
- Often given to a Group 7 non-metal
- This forms an ionic bond
- AKA - Alkali metals