In this episode, we are discussing alkali metals.

Alkali metals, found in Group 1 of the periodic table, are characterized by having one electron in their outermost shell, making them highly reactive as they readily lose this electron.

This shared electron configuration leads to similar chemical behaviours.

When these metals react with water, they produce a metal hydroxide, melt due to the energy released, and float.

Their reaction with chlorine forms a metal chloride that dissolves in water, while exposure to oxygen results in the rapid formation of a metal oxide, causing the metal to tarnish.

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