M4 The Periodic Table: Group 1 & 2 metals
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Learning objectives
Concepts:
–Group 1, alkali metal, halogen, melting point, boiling point, trend (pattern)
–reaction, displacement, reactivity, acidic, basic, metallic, nonmetallic
Skills:
–Describe and explain trends for group 1 and 2 in their appearance, melting point, density, and their reaction with water
–Predict properties of other elements in the group given data where appropriate
–Identify and describe displacement reactions between metals and water
–Describe and explain the change in reactivity of metals in period 3 (sodium, magnesium and aluminum).