Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

This question concerns Group I and Group VII elements.
(a)[3]

Deduce the numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons in one atom of the sodium isotope shown. $^{23}_{11}\text{Na}$

(b(i))[1]

State the colour displayed by chlorine gas.

(b(ii))[1]

Chlorine is a diatomic molecule. State what the word diatomic means.

(b(iii))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for sodium reacting with chlorine. $2\text{Na} + \dots \rightarrow \dots \text{NaCl}$

(b(iv))[2]

Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. Describe two physical properties that ionic compounds have.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the table by estimating the melting point of potassium and the atomic radius of sodium.

(c(ii))[2]

Predict the physical state of rubidium at 700 ^{\circ}C. Give a reason for your answer.

(c(iii))[2]

Give two physical properties of Group I metals that are different from transition elements and state the difference.

(d)[1]

Aqueous chlorine reacts with aqueous sodium iodide. $\text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{NaI} \rightarrow 2\text{NaCl} + \text{I}_2$ Explain how this equation shows that chlorine is more reactive than iodine.

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