Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Properties of metals

Properties of metals — practice question

This question concerns metals.
(a(i))[2]

Give two further ways in which the physical properties of copper are different from those of sodium.

(a(ii))[1]

Give one use for copper.

(b(i))[2]

Label the diagram to indicate: • the anode • the electrolyte.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe what is observed during this electroplating at the steel spoon and at the copper rod.

(c)[2]

State how many electrons there are and how many neutrons there are.

(d)[2]

Complete the table in order to calculate the relative molecular mass of $\text{K}_2\text{CuF}_4$.

(e)[2]

Put the four metals in order of reactivity, with the least reactive metal first.

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