Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

Potassium belongs to Group I.
(a)[4]

Name and describe the bonding present in potassium. Name Description

(b(i))[2]

Give two physical properties of ionic compounds.

(b(ii))[3]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the ions' electron arrangement and charges in potassium sulfide.

(c(i))[1]

State the flame colour seen.

(c(ii))[1]

State the formula of the ion responsible for alkalinity in a solution.

(c(iii))[1]

State the colour of litmus in a strong alkali.

(c(iv))[3]

Use the following steps. • Find the number of moles of potassium added. • Work out the number of moles of hydrogen gas formed. • Calculate the volume of hydrogen gas formed.

(d(i))[1]

Name the dilute acid used.

(d(ii))[1]

State the type of reaction taking place.

(d(iii))[1]

Name the experimental technique used when salts are made by reacting a dilute acid with an aqueous alkali.

(e(i))[1]

State the colour of the precipitate formed.

(e(ii))[1]

Name the precipitate formed.

(e(iii))[3]

Write the ionic equation for the reaction. Include state symbols.

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