P6+-+Alkali+Metals

​ = = =// Alkali Metals By: Shannon and Tara-Per-6 //= = = == __Meet the Alkali Metals__ The Alkali Metals a re Lithium,Sodium, Potassium,Rubidium,Cesium and Francium. __Where are they?__ The Alkali Metals are In the first group of the Periodic Table. __Solid, Liquid or Gas?__ They are a soft metal, therefore a solid. __Physical properties__ The pysical properties are that they are silverycolored, easily cut, dulls on oxidation, and they have a low melting point __Chemical Properities__ The chemical properties of the Alkali Metals are that they are explosive, react with non metals, and is highly reactive to water and oxygen. __The common uses__ The common uses for some of the Alkali Metals are medicine(lithium), tanning leather(sodium), and Fertilizer (Potassium) __Interesting facts__ Some Interesting facts about The Alkali Metals are that they are the most reactive group of metals on the periodic table, they can never found in elemental form in nature, and they usually have their compounds in the form of a white solids. Work cited: The Alkali Metals.Safety Emporuim, April 2009.Web. October 26. [] About.Com:Chemistry.New York Times Company, March 2009.Web.October 26. [] = =