Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

Lithium, sodium and potassium belong to Group I elements.
(a)[1]

Name the bonding type present in these elements.

(b(i))[1]

State the test used for hydrogen gas. test ................. positive result .................

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest the pH of a strong alkali solution. pH = .................

(b(iii))[1]

Name a substance that can be used to check the pH of a strong alkali solution.

(b(iv))[3]

Write the symbol equation for sodium reacting with cold water. Include state symbols.

(c(i))[1]

State the name for atoms of the same element that have different nucleon numbers.

(c(ii))[3]

Complete Table 2.1 to show how many protons, neutrons and electrons are present in the lithium atom and ion shown.

(c(iii))[2]

Calculate the relative atomic mass of lithium to one decimal place. relative atomic mass = .................

(d)[3]

Complete Fig. 2.1 to show the electronic configurations of the ions in potassium oxide. Show the charges on the ions.

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