What is the designation for the elements in Group 1, and what kind of ions do they tend to produce?

Answer 1

The elements in Group 1 of the periodic table are known as the "alkali metals." These elements include lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and francium (Fr). Alkali metals tend to produce cations with a +1 charge, as they readily lose one electron from their outermost shell during chemical reactions. This tendency makes them highly reactive, especially with water and halogens.