Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

Fig. 1.1 is a section of the Periodic Table and shows the elements Li, K, Rb, Ca, Cr, Fe, Zn, Ag, Au, Al, N, I, H, He, Ne.
(a(i))[1]

Give the symbol for the element present in brass.

(a(ii))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that gives an orange-red colour in a flame test.

(a(iii))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that acts as a reactant in a fuel cell.

(a(iv))[1]

Give the symbol of the element whose atom has only three occupied electron shells.

(a(v))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that makes an ion giving a red-brown precipitate when aqueous ammonia is added.

(a(vi))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that forms an ion carrying a $1-$ charge.

(b)[2]

Explain why Li, K and Rb show similar chemical properties.

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