Overview
Alkali metals are a fascinating group of elements that play a crucial role in both chemistry and everyday life. Found in Group 1 of the periodic table, these metals are characterized by their high reactivity, particularly with water, and their unique physical properties such as low density and low m...
Key Terms
Example: Lithium, sodium, and potassium are alkali metals.
Example: Sodium reacts vigorously with water.
Example: Alkali metals have low ionization energies.
Example: Sodium hydroxide is a common alkali.
Example: Lithium has a lower density than water.
Example: Alkali metals are good conductors of electricity.
Related Topics
Alkaline Earth Metals
Elements in Group 2 of the periodic table, less reactive than alkali metals.
intermediatePeriodic Table Trends
Study of how properties change across periods and groups in the periodic table.
intermediateChemical Bonding
Understanding how atoms bond to form compounds, including ionic bonds formed by alkali metals.
advancedKey Concepts
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