Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

When heated strongly, some metal nitrates and carbonates break down. The nitrate of metal Q breaks down to produce a salt and only a colourless gas. The carbonate of metal Q does not break down when it is heated using a Bunsen burner. Which metal is Q?

  • Acalcium
  • Bcopper
  • Codium
  • Dzinc

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