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0654.C8.2.01 — Describe the Group I alkali metals, lithium, sodium and potassium, as relatively soft metals with general trends down the group, limited to:: past paper questions

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0973/31 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(iii)[1]
one element that is an alkali metal
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0973/31 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(v)[1]
the most reactive metal
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0973/41 · October/November 2025 · Q5b[3]
The properties of the Group I alkali metals show trends down the group. Tick (✓) the correct box in each row of Table 5.1 to show the trends down the group. increases decreases Table 5.1 stays the same density melting point reactivity with water
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0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q5a(ii)[1]
Name one metal from Table 5.1 that is found in Group I of the Periodic Table.
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0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q2a(i)[1]
found in Group I of the Periodic Table.
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0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q2a(i)[1]
is in Group I of the Periodic Table.
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0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q8c[2]
The reaction between sodium and water is described as violent. Describe the reaction between potassium and water. Explain your answer. reaction explanation
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0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q11a[1]
Table 11.1 shows the melting points of some Group I elements. Table 11.1 element melting point / °C lithium 181 sodium 98 potassium rubidium 39 caesium 28 Predict the melting point of potassium. °C
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0973/32 · May/June 2021 · Q5a[2]
Potassium is a very reactive metal. Potassium is stored under oil as shown in Fig. 5.1. oil potassium pieces of potassium Fig. 5.1 Suggest two reasons why potassium is stored under oil.
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87 0654.C8.2.01 — Describe the Group I alkali metals, lithium, sodium and potassium, as relatively soft metals with general trends down the group, limited to:

Describe the Group I alkali metals, lithium, sodium and potassium, as relatively soft metals with general trends down the group, limited to: (a). decreasing melting point (b). increasing density (c). increasing reactivity with water
Predict the properties of other elements in Group I, given information about the elements

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