Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Group I properties

Group I properties — practice question

A small metal sample is dropped into a large beaker of water. A very vigorous reaction takes place. Once the reaction has finished, a few drops of litmus are added to the solution. What is the metal and which colour is the solution after the litmus is added?

  • Acalcium, blue
  • Bcalcium, red
  • Cmagnesium, blue
  • Dmagnesium, red

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