Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

The table presents some properties of four metals from Group I of the Periodic Table.
(a)[2]

Fill in the table to work out the melting point of rubidium and the relative electrical conductivity of sodium.

(b)[2]

What is the physical state of caesium at $20\,^{\circ}\text{C}$? Explain your answer.

(c)[1]

Describe the pattern in the boiling points of the Group I metals.

(d(i))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. $……\text{K} + 2\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 2\text{KOH} + ……$

(d(ii))[1]

State the colour of the flame when potassium reacts with water.

(d(iii))[2]

Because the solution is alkaline, describe how universal indicator solution can be used to determine its pH.

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