Sam’s Weekly Serving of NeRd: Alkali Metals
Simply stated: alkali metals + water = kaboom. 😀 The alkali metals are the elements located in the first column, known as a family or group, of the periodic table. These elements are lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and the most reactive of all, francium (Fr). When added to water, these metals react with…