P5+-+Alkali+Metals

= = =Alkali Metals =

By: Steph and Haley
  

__Basic Information__      
 *  The Alkali Metal group is located in Group 1 and Periods 2-7.
 *  The elements in the Alkali Metal group are :
 * 1) Lithium
 * 2) Sodium
 * 3) Potassium
 * 4) Rubidum
 * 5) Cesium
 * 6) Francium
 * The Alkai Metal group is a solid.
 * Three physical properties of our group are ductility, malleability, and they have a silver color. The chemical properties are combustion, the ability to react with water, and Alkali Metals will tarnish over time.
 * <span style="color: #8a00ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> 3 interesting facts about group are if exposed to water, Alkali Metals can explode. Potassium, an Alkali Metal, is found in many fruits and is very healthy. Also, Francium, is the most unstable element in the first 101 elements in the Periodic System.
 * <span style="color: #8a00ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Two very common uses for our group are lithium batteries and sodium is used for baking soda.