Reactivity of the Alkali Metals
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Reactivity of the alkali metals with air and water to produce hydroxides.
Demonstration of the properties of the alkali metals. Shows the reactivity of lithium, sodium and potassium with air and the reaction of all five Group 1 metals (i.e. lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium and caesium) with water - these chemical reactions produce hydroxides.
From: GCSE Bitesize Revision: Science : Chemistry
First Broadcast : 27 March 2008
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 9-11,14-16
Subject : Chemistry, Science
Topic : Grouping materials
Keywords : Periodic table, Alkali metals, Group 1, Reactivity, Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Caesium, Hydroxides
Notes : A classic clip - use to finish a lesson on the Group 1 metals.
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