Group I Properties (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: 5070

59 mins16 questions
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Which of the following observations does not apply to Group I elements?

  • They are relatively soft metals.

  • They corrode quickly when exposed to air.

  • They react very quickly with water releasing hydrogen gas

  • They produce acidic solutions in reaction with water.

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Which statement about the Alkali metals is correct?

  • Potassium is more dense than lithium.

  • Lithium has a higher density than sodium.

  • Potassium is less reactive than sodium.

  • The melting point of sodium is higher than lithium.

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The elements in Group I of the Periodic Table show trends in both their reactivities and their melting points. Rubidium is in Group I.

Which statement about rubidium is correct?

  • It has a higher melting point than potassium.

  • It reacts with water to produce an acidic solution.

  • It reacts with water to produce oxygen gas.

  • It is more reactive than potassium.

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Group I elements and transition elements are metals.

Student X suggests that the Group I elements are above hydrogen in the metal reactivity series but that not all transition elements are.

Student Y suggests that the densities of Group I elements are lower than those of the transition elements.

Which students are correct?

  • both X and Y

  • X only

  • Y only

  • neither X nor Y

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Bromine and rubidium react together to form the compound rubidium bromide. Which row correctly describes the formula and colour of rubidium bromide?

 

formula

colour

A

RbBr

dark grey

B

RbBr2

dark grey

C

RbBr

white

D

RbBr2

white

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    1 mark

    The reactivity of the alkali metals increases moving down the group. Which statement explains this observation?

    • Decreasing distance between the nucleus and outer shell makes it easier for the metals to lose their valence electrons.

    • Increasing distance between the nucleus and outer shell makes it harder for the metals to lose their valence electrons.

    • Increasing distance between the nucleus and outer shell makes it easier for the metals to lose their valence electrons.

    • Decreasing distance between the nucleus and outer shell makes it easier for the metals to lose their valence electrons.

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    1 mark

    Properties of four alkali metals labelled are shown in the table. Which one is placed lowest in the group?

     

    melting point / oC

    density / g cm-3

    A

    39

    1.50

    B

    28.5

    1.93

    C

    98

    0.98

    D

    63.5

    0.86