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1 Group 1 Alkali Metals

2 Group properties 1 valence electron Forms +1 cations
Most active metals Not found free in nature

3 H Hydrogen Makes an acid an acid Lightest element known
All elements evolved from hydrogen by nuclear fusion. Flammable, see Hindenburg Protium, deuterium, and tritium

4 Li Lithium Batteries Medication for bipolar disorder
LiOH used to filter CO2

5 Na Sodium From Latin natrium Most common cation in the body
Works with potassium in the nerves and muscles Yellow street lights Significant in hypertension

6 K Potassium From Latin kalium Bananas are a good source
Works with sodium in the nerves and muscles Too much can be fatal (KCl is one of the three lethal injection drugs)

7 Rb Rubidium Cancer tracers Bose-Einstein Condensates

8 Cs Cesium Generally accepted as the most reactive metal
Television picture tubes

9 Fr Francium One of three elements named after the home of the Curies


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