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Alkali Metals

Published on Jan 17, 2018

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Alkali Metals

By Tyler Hertell

Elements

  • Lithium
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Rubidium
  • Cesium
Photo by Push Doctor

Interesting facts

  • Alkali metals are more reactive than most metals.
  • When added to water, hydrogen is released as a gas.
  • When hydrogen is released, it is accompanied by a release of energy.

Lithium

is used in some medications.

Sodium

can be found in table salt.
Photo by crayonbeam

Potassium

is found in bananas.
Photo by [puamelia]

Rubidium

Photo by fdecomite

Grey/white in color, soft and metallic

RUBIDIUM RAtomic # 37
Atomic mass = 85
Metal
Density 1.532g (it will sink)

Rubidium

  • Rb can be found in explosives.
  • Rb is used in some medicines to treat depression.
  • Rb has been used in polarizing