Group 1, Alkali Metals
Lindsey, Bryan, and Amber
Elements In This Group
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Cesium
Francium
Description Of Each Element
Lithium
Name of element- Lithium
Symbol of element- Li
Atomic Number of element-3
Atomic Mass of element-7
How many valence electrons does this element have? 1
What are the uses for this element? Rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops and digital cameras and electrical videos.
Who discovered this element?Johan ArfvedsonSodium
Name of element- Sodium
Symbol of element- Na
Atomic Number of element- 11
Atomic Mass of element- 23
How many valence electrons does this element have? 1
What are the uses for this element? Medicine and agriculture
Who discovered this element? Sir Humphrey Davy
Potassium
Name of element- Potassium
Symbol of element- K
Atomic Number of element- 19
Atomic Mass of element- 39
How many valence electrons does this element have? 1What are the uses for this element? The greatest demand for potassium compounds is in fertilizers.
Who discovered this element? Humphry Davy
Rudibium
Name of element- Rudibium
Symbol of element- Rb
Atomic Number of element- 37
Atomic Mass of element- 85
How many valence electrons does this element have? 1What are the uses for this element? Ion Engines
Who discovered this element? R. Bunsen
Cesium
Name of Element- Cesium
Symbol of element-Cs
Atomic Number of element-55
Atomic Mass of element-133
How many valence electrons does this element have? 1
What are the uses for this element? Drilling fluid
Who discovered this element? Fustov Kirchoff
Francium
Name of element-Francium
Symbol of element-Fr
Atomic Number of element-55
Atomic Mass of element-223
How many valence electrons does this element have? 1
What are the uses for this element? NO USES!
Who discovered this element? After France.
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