Alkali Metals

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Element_K
gptkbp:acidity Forms hydrogen gas
gptkbp:atmosphere Forms oxides
gptkbp:characteristics Soft
Highly reactive
Low density
Low melting points
gptkbp:color Silvery-white
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Sir_Humphry_Davy
gptkbp:ecological_role Essential for life (e.g., sodium, potassium)
gptkbp:electronegativity gptkb:Low
gptkbp:elevation Group 1, Periods 1-7
gptkbp:engine Electrolytes in batteries
Reducing agents in chemical reactions
gptkbp:form Salts
Alkali hydroxides
gptkbp:have One valence electron
gptkbp:historical_event Medicinal purposes (e.g., lithium for mental health)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alkali Metals
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Francium
gptkb:Rubidium
gptkb:Cesium
gptkb:Lithium
Potassium
Sodium
gptkbp:ingredients Forms halides
gptkbp:isotopes gptkb:Rubidium-85
gptkb:Lithium-6
gptkb:Lithium-7
Francium-223
Cesium-133
Potassium-39
Sodium-23
gptkbp:melting_point gptkb:Varies
gptkbp:members Group 1 of the periodic table
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Nature
gptkbp:population gptkb:Varies
gptkbp:population_trend Increases down the group
gptkbp:power_output gptkb:Low
gptkbp:safety_features Corrosive
Highly flammable
gptkbp:scientific_classification Alkali metals are metals
gptkbp:serving_temperature gptkb:public_square
gptkbp:storage Under oil
gptkbp:used_in Batteries
Chemical synthesis
Glass production
Soap making
gptkbp:was_a_response_to gptkb:Water
gptkbp:year_created 1807