The Periodic Table: The Periodic Table: Alkali Metals Quiz

The first column in the periodic table are the Alkali Metals. Alkali metals are named such because they react with water to form alkaline, or basic, solutions. Every element in this family has one valence electron that they will lose in order to achieve a pseudo-noble gas configuration. In order to complete this quiz, you will need access to a periodic table. Select the best answer from the choices. Good luck.