Prove that $Q$ is a group under quaternion multiplication

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Consider the subset $Q$ of the quaternions defined by $$Q=\{1,-1,i,-i,j,-j,k,-k\}.$$

Show that $Q$ is a group under quaternion multiplication.


I know to prove something's a group, you must show closure, associativity, identity, and inverses. So is the identity is $1$? Is each element is its own inverse? I'm not sure of the operation. I don't remember ever going over quaternions in class. Any guidance will be gratefully appreciated!