Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

The diagram illustrates the reaction that takes place when potassium is added to water. $\text{2K} + \text{2H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{2KOH} + \text{H}_2$ Which row is the correct one?

  • Adensity of potassium: high; pH of resulting solution: above 7
  • Bdensity of potassium: high; pH of resulting solution: below 7
  • Cdensity of potassium: low; pH of resulting solution: above 7
  • Ddensity of potassium: low; pH of resulting solution: below 7

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