Family
Some Reactions
Alkali Metals 2 X + 2 H2O --> 2 XOH + H2, where X = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr
2 X + H2--> 2 XH
2 X + 2 HCl --> 2 XCl + H2
see also halogens
Alkaline Earth Metals X + 2 H2O --> X(OH)2 + H2, where X = Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra
X + H2--> XH2
X + 2 HCl --> XCl2 + H2
see also halogens
Halogens X2 + Na* -->2 NaX, where X = F, Cl, Br, I, At
*or any other alkali metal
X2 + Ca* --> CaX2
*or any other alkaline earth metal