Practice General Characteristics Of S-block Elements (10.3)

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Question 1.
How many valence electrons do alkali metals possess?
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Think of the first column of the periodic table.
Question 2.
Do alkaline earth metals have a higher or lower reactivity compared to alkali metals?
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Remember their valence electrons.
3Question 3.
How many valence electrons do alkali metals have?
- 1
- 2
- 3
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Think about their group in the periodic table.
4Question 4.
Are alkaline earth metals more reactive than alkali metals?
- True
- False
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Consider their electron configuration.
Question 5.
Predict the outcome of a reaction between sodium and water. What products will form, and why do you expect sodium to react vigorously?
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Consider how many electrons sodium needs to lose to achieve a stable configuration.
Question 6.
Explain how the density and melting points of alkaline earth metals influence their uses in construction materials.
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Think about why heavier, more robust materials might be preferred in building.

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