Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

Nickel may be made from nickel(II) oxide by heating it with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. $2\text{NiO} + \text{CO} + \text{H}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{Ni} + \text{CO}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O}$
(a)[1]

How does this equation indicate that the nickel(II) oxide is reduced?

(b)[1]

What does the symbol $\rightleftharpoons$ show?

(c(i))[1]

Suggest why the nickel formed can be separated easily from the carbon monoxide.

(c(ii))[1]

State one harmful effect of carbon monoxide on health.

(d(i))[2]

Describe two physical property differences between nickel and potassium.

(d(ii))[1]

Describe one property difference between nickel(II) chloride and potassium chloride.

(e(i))[2]

Complete the table to predict the boiling point of rubidium and the relative reactivity of rubidium with water.

(e(ii))[1]

Describe the overall trend in the density of the Group I elements.

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