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Group-1 Elements: The Alkali Metals
Chapter Name : The S- Block Elements
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_10_02_01
Topic Name : Group-1 Elements: The Alkali Metals
Sub Topic Name : Electronic Configuration
Introduction

• Group 1 of the Periodic Table consists of the elements: lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium. • They are collectively known as the alkali metals. • These are so called because they form hydroxides on reaction with water which are strongly alkaline in nature. • All the alkali metals have one valence electron, ns1 outside the noble gas core. • The loosely held s-electron in the outermost valence shell of these elements makes them the most electropositive metals. • They readily lose electron to give monovalent M+ ions. Hence they are never found in Free State in nature.

Pre-Requisites:

Alkali metals, periodic table, s-block

Activity:

Nerve impulse conduction, Sodium is a primary ingredient of common salt.

Real Life Question:

How do nerve impulses work?

Key Words / FlashCards
Key Words Definitions (pref. in our own words)
Alkali metals • Group 1 elements.
Learning aids / Gadgets
Gadgets How it can be used
needle Prick your finger with a needle lightly. See how the nerve impulse travels through and reaches the brain detecting pain. Sodium calcium and Potassium ions play a major role in nerve impulse conduction.
Real life uses :

Nerve impulse conduction.

Places to visit :

Kitchen.

Practical examples around us
Examples Explainations
salt Salt contains sodium.
What you learn in Theory:

• Group 1 of the Periodic Table consists of the elements: lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium. • They are collectively known as the alkali metals. • These are so called because they form hydroxides on reaction with water which are strongly alkaline in nature. • All the alkali metals have one valence electron, ns1 outside the noble gas core. • The loosely held s-electron in the outermost valence shell of these elements makes them the most electropositive metals. • They readily lose electron to give monovalent M+ ions. Hence they are never found in Free State in nature.

What you learn in Practice:

• Alkali metals form hydroxides on reaction with water which are strongly alkaline in nature.

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