Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

This question concerns sodium and compounds made from sodium.
(a(i))[2]

Give two physical properties shared by all metals.

(a(ii))[1]

Give one physical property of Group I metals that differs from most other metals, and say how it differs.

(b)[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. $\ldots\text{Na} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \ldots\text{Na}_2\text{O}$

(c(i))[2]

Complete the diagram by naming the electrolyte and the cathode for the electrolysis of molten sodium iodide.

(c(ii))[2]

Name the substances produced at each electrode during the electrolysis of molten sodium iodide.

(d)[2]

Complete the table to work out the relative molecular mass of $\text{Na}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_3$.

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