Bring the periodic table to life with this Group 1 Alkali Metals PowerPoint, ideal for Grades 7–10 chemistry. The opening questions immediately engage students with electron structure, reactivity, and periodic trends. This PPT includes properties of alkali metals, electron configurations, reactivity trends down the group, reactions with water, exothermic behavior, and prediction plenaries (rubidium and cesium). Great for differentiation and quick formative assessment. Slide Count: ~20 slides A