In class during chemistry lesson
Teacher: good morning
student
Student: good morning
miss
Teacher: okay we will
start today's lesson. Today we will discuss about alkaline elements. Does
anyone know what an alkaline element is?
Wulan: I know miss,
Alkali metal is a group of chemical elements in Group 1 of periodi table
Teacher: Well the
answer is correct. Thus Alkali metals are a group of chemical elements in Group
1 of the periodic table, except hydrogen. This group consists of: lithium (Li),
sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and franium (Fr). All
the elements in this group are so reactive that they are naturally never found
in a single form. To inhibit reactivity, alkali metal elements must be stored
in the oil medium.
Pipit: miss why
alkaline element is very reactive?
Teacher: is there
anyone who can answer the question from the pipit?
Nanda: I miss,
according to the book I read The element of Alkali belongs to the reactive
element group, because the Alkali element is very easy to release the valence
electrons on the skin
Wulan: miss I think
Alkali metals are very reactive because in their outermost shells they have
only one electron and this causes the Alkali metals to become very unstable
(stable if 2 or 8)
Teacher: nah student,
all the answers from your friends are correct, so alkaline element is very
reactive because caused ease of release valence electron on skin ns1 form
compound with +1 oxidation number. Therefore, the elements of alkali metal are
not found as free metal in nature, but are in the form of compounds. Do the
sparrows and others already understand?
Student: yes miss we
already understand (in answer simultaneously)
Teacher: next All
elements of class IA are silvery white in solid metal form, except cesium in
liquid form at room temperature. Alkali metal Sodium is a soft metal and can be
cut with a knife. Alkali metal Potassium is softer than sodium. Physical
properties of alkali metals such as soft with low melting points. Alkali metals
are the most powerful reducing agents, as indicated by a negative standard
reduction potential.
Wulan: miss why low
alkali metal melting point?
Teacher: is there any
answer from wulan question?
Student: do not know
miss (answered in unison)
Teacher: low melting
point becomes an indication that antagonic metal bond in alkali is very weak.
This is due to the atomic radius of alkali metal is relatively large compared
to other elements in one period. The decrease in the melting point of the
lithium alkali metal to cesium is due to the radius of the larger atom thus
reducing the bonding strength of the metal antaratome
Nanda: miss whether
alkali element is useful in everyday life?
Teacher: good question
nanda. Many alkaline elements are used as lubricants, batteries, glass
industry, alloy materials in tin, aluminum, and magnesium which are
reinforcing. For example Sodium: Sodium or also known as sodium have many
benefits for humans such as: Sodium Nitrate is the main material of making
gunpowder, Sodium Sulfate Compound, Sodium Carbonate, and Sodium Hydroxide
widely used in the paper industry, Sodium Carbonate is used as absorbent
Pollutants from factory chimneys. Selin is also used in glass and detergent
industry, Kitchen Salt (Sodium Chloride) widely used for various dishes, Baking
Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) is used as a cake developer. Potassium (Potassium) is
also used for example: Potassium is widely used as a fertilizer maker,
Potassium Hydroxide is used in Detergent and Potassium Bromide industry used in
photography. In addition to the above three metals, there is still cesium that
can be utilized in radiation detection equipment.
Student: oh means the
alkali element is very useful ya miss?
Teacher: yes alkali
element is useful in human life. Can anyone conclude today's material?
Rena: I miss in my
opinion today's conclusion Alkali metals are a group of chemical elements in
Group 1 of the periodic table, except hydrogen. This group consists of: lithium
(Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and franium (Fr)
Pipit: so alkaline
element is very reactive because caused ease of release valence electrons on
skin ns1 form compound with +1 oxidation number
Wulan: Alkaline
element Widely used as a lubricant, battery, glass industry, alloy materials in
tin, aluminum, and magnesium are reinforcing. So the alkaline element is very
useful in human life
Teacher: Well, all the
conclusions are pretty good. Do you understand about today's lesson?
Student: already miss
(in reply synchronously)
Teacher: okay because our time is up, we continue
next week, for next week's material the students will be divided into small
groups so prepare yourself as best as possible, for members of his group will
be in further notice. See you next week
Student: yes miss, see you too
Since the time was up, the Master left the class room