Core Periodicity: Chemical Properties
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Reactions of Group I Metals
2. All alkali metals on exposure react with air to produce their corresponding oxide.
•2M(s) + O2 (g) ® M2O(s)
3. All alkali metals react readily with halogens to produce their corresponding halide.
•2M(s) + X2 (g or l or s) ® 2MX(s)