Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

Rubidium, Rb, belongs to Group I. Its physical and chemical behaviour is similar to that of the other Group I elements.
(a)[1]

Predict the number of electrons in the outer shell of a rubidium atom.

(b)[1]

Predict one physical property of rubidium that is the same as that of a transition element such as iron.

(c)[2]

Predict two physical properties of rubidium that are different from those of a transition element such as iron.

(d(i))[2]

Suggest two observations that would be seen when rubidium is added to cold water.

(d(ii))[1]

What colour would methyl orange turn if it were added after the reaction?

(d(iii))[2]

Write a chemical equation showing the reaction between rubidium and water.

(d(iv))[1]

Put the Group I elements, caesium, lithium, potassium, rubidium and sodium, into order of reactivity with water. Place the most reactive element first.

(d(v))[1]

Suggest one safety measure that should be used when rubidium is added to cold water.

(e)[1]

Deduce the formula for rubidium phosphate.

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