Metal reactivity
Put the metals in order from most to least reactive
Metal reactivity
Put the metals in order from most to least reactive
potassium
Magnesium
Zinc
This is a from to ensure that you do not miss any specification points 1.13-1.20
This is a from to ensure that you do not miss any specification points 1.13-1.20
Metal reactivity
Put the metals in order from most to least reactive
potassium
Magnesium
Zinc
Group 1 Metal + water reactions
Place the metals from most reactive to least reactive
K(s) I.gnites instantly, lilac flame, melts, moves quickly, violent
Na(s) Floats, melts, fizzes rapidly, yellow flame, H₂ ignites.
Li(s) Floats, fizzes gently, melts, slow H₂ release.
Cs(s) Extremely violent, explosion, bright flash, blue flame, instant ignition.
Rb(s) Explosive, red-violet flame, fast, exothermic, may splatter.
Group 1 Metal + water reactions
Lithium (Li)
Sodium
Potassium .
Rubidium
Caesium
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
(Rb) 2Rb(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 2RbOH(aq) + H₂(g) | arrow_right_alt | Floats, fizzes gently, melts, slow H₂ release. |
(Cs) 2Cs(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 2CsOH(aq) + H₂(g) | arrow_right_alt | Floats, melts, fizzes rapidly, yellow flame, H₂ ignites. |
(Na) 2Na(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H₂(g) | arrow_right_alt | Ignites instantly, lilac flame, melts, moves quickly, violent |
(K) 2K(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 2KOH(aq) + H₂(g) | arrow_right_alt | Explosive, red-violet flame, fast, exothermic, may splatter. |
Li(s) + H₂O(l) → LiOH(aq) + H₂(g) | arrow_right_alt | Extremely violent, explosion, bright flash, blue flame, instant ignition. |
The periodic table
The periodic table
The metals all , float and produce , the reactivity down the group.
Match the statement to the alkali metal. Some statements apply to more than one metal. Focus simulation alkali metals.
K | Li | Na | |
|---|---|---|---|
Hardest to cut | |||
floated on water | |||
did not melt | |||
Melted (formed a ball) | |||
Easiest to cut | |||
Formed a lilac flame | |||
Reacted fastest | |||
Reacted slowest |
