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