Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

This question concerns the Periodic Table.
(a)[1]

State the collective name used for Group I elements.

(b)[1]

State which Group I element is the least reactive.

(c(i))[2]

Give two observations when lithium is added to water.

(c(ii))[2]

Write a symbol equation for this reaction.

(d)[2]

Describe two further physical properties of Group I elements that differ from those of transition elements.

(e(i))[2]

Give chlorine's physical state and colour at room temperature and pressure.

(e(ii))[2]

Write an ionic equation for the reaction.

(e(iii))[3]

Calculate the enthalpy change, $\Delta H$, for the reaction by using the bond energies in Table 6.1.

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