Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

The table presents several properties of the Group I elements.
(a(i))[2]

Complete the table by predicting: • the melting point of potassium • the density of francium

(a(ii))[1]

Describe the observations you would see when lithium reacts with water.

(b(i))[1]

Deduce the electronic structure of sodium. Use the Periodic Table to help you.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why a potassium ion carries a single positive charge.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the equation for this reaction. 2Na + 2H$_2$O $\rightarrow$ ....NaOH + ........

(c(ii))[1]

Choose the value from the list that most appropriately describes the pH of aqueous sodium hydroxide. pH 1 pH 4 pH 7 pH 14

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Melting point of K: any value from 41 to 96 ^{\circ}C, inclusive

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