SOME GROUP 1 ELEMENTS
Lithium (Li):
Sodium (Na):
• is a metal
• soft white metal element, easily cut
• used in batteries
with a knife
• reactive with water
• highly reactive with water
• combined with chlorine forms the
common kitchen salt (NaCl)
Potassium (K):
• soft white metal element
• used for making soaps and
fertilizers
• highly reactive with water
• essential for the correct function
of muscles and nerves
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