Group 1 Metals

• Group 1 metals are reactive and soft.
• Group 1 Metals are very reactive because they have 1 electron in their outer shell.
• As you go down group 1, the reactivity increases.
• Group 1 Metal + Water -> metal hydroxide + Hydrogen
• Group 1 Metal + Chlorine -> metal Chloride
• TRANSITION METALS VS GROUP 1 METALS

  • Group 1 Metals are more reactive than Transition Metals.
  • The transition metals have lower melting points.
  • Group 1 Metals are less dense and hard.