Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

Blood plasma is the liquid portion of blood. Table 2.1 lists the mass, in mg, of several ions found in 100 cm$^3$ of blood plasma.
(a(i))[1]

Name the positive ion in Table 2.1 that has the smallest concentration in blood plasma.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the ion in Table 2.1 that contains an element from Group V of the Periodic Table.

(b)[1]

Name the compound formed from $\text{Na}^+$ ions and $\text{SO}_4^{2-}$ ions.

(c)[2]

Describe a test for chloride ions. State the test and the observations made.

(d)[1]

Choose from the list the salt that does not dissolve in water. Tick ($\checkmark$) one box. calcium sulfate magnesium chloride potassium sulfate sodium chloride

(e)[2]

Use the information in Table 2.2 to explain why it is hard to predict the density of rubidium and to describe what is seen when sodium reacts with water.

(f)[1]

State how the melting point of the Group I elements varies down the Group.

(g)[2]

Sodium oxide, $\text{Na}_2\text{O}$, may be prepared by heating sodium in a restricted supply of oxygen. Complete the symbol equation for this reaction: $\ldots\text{Na} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \ldots\text{Na}_2\text{O}$.

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