Chemical properties of s-block elements

At the end of this activity, students should be able to:
– be able to describe the changes in reactivity of s–block metals within groups and periods
– know what type of bonding occurs in compounds made by the s–block metals with other elements
– know the reactions between the Group 1 and 2 metals and water
– know the solubility of the Group 1 and 2 metal hydroxides and sulphates
– know the reactions of the Group 1 and 2 metals with oxygen
– know the stability of the Group 1 and 2 metal carbonates
– know about the unique properties of beryllium.