Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

The table summarises several properties of four Group I elements.
(a(i))[2]

Complete the table by estimating the boiling point of rubidium and the atomic radius of potassium.

(a(ii))[1]

Describe how the melting point of the Group I elements changes down the group.

(a(iii))[2]

Deduce the physical state of potassium at $60\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Give a reason for your answer.

(b(i))[1]

Define proton number.

(b(ii))[1]

State one industrial use of radioactive isotopes.

(c(i))[2]

Balance this reaction equation. $\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{NaH} \rightarrow \ldots\text{Fe} + \ldots\text{NaOH}$

(c(ii))[1]

Explain how this equation shows that iron(III) oxide is reduced.

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