Alkali Metals

Alkali Metal Similarities

Similarity#1Alkali Metals react violently with water and give off flammable hydrogen.

Similarity#2Alkali Metals form ionic bonds with nonmetals.

Similarity#3Alkali Metals have one electron in the outer shell that is easily given off.

Similarity#4Alkali Metals form alkaline solutions when combined with water.

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Similarity#5Alkali Metals become +1 charged cations when they give away an electron.