2.5 - Trends in Reactivity and Properties within Groups
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What elements are found in Group 1 of the Periodic Table?
💡 Hint: Think about the first column in the Periodic Table.
How many valence electrons do alkali metals have?
💡 Hint: Recall their position in the first column.
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Which group contains the most reactive metals?
💡 Hint: Remember the first column of the Periodic Table.
True or False: Halogens have two valence electrons.
💡 Hint: Recall the number of valence electrons in Group 17.
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Discuss why Francium is the least stable alkali metal when compared to Lithium. What does this imply about their reactivity?
💡 Hint: Think of shielding and distance effects related to atomic size.
Given the following elements: Rubidium, Cesium, and Sodium, predict their order of reactivity and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Connect reactivity trends to atomic size.
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