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Group I properties: CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Chemistry exam question on 8.2 Group I properties, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q22

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 22: The table gives some information about three elements in Group I of the Periodic Table. melting point density element atomic number in °C in g/cm3 lithium 3 181
  2. Q2(e)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 2(e): Table 2.2 shows some properties of the Group I metals. Table 2.2 melting point observations on metal / °C reaction with water lithium 181 bubbles form rapidly
  3. Q2(f)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 2(f):  State how the density of the Group I elements changes down the group. [1]
  4. Q2(g)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 2(g): Sodium reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide and a gas which pops with a lighted splint. Complete the symbol equation for this reaction. .....Na + 2H2
  5. Q19

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 19: Sodium and rubidium are elements in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which statement is correct? A Sodium atoms have more electrons than rubidium atoms. B Sodium
  6. Q20

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 20: Magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium are Group II elements. Group II elements follow the same trends in reactivity as Group I elements. Which statements abo
All 6 questions on Group I properties, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q22 (1 mark): The table gives some information about three elements in Group I of the Periodic Table. melting point density element atomic number in °C in g/cm3 lithium 3 181
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q2(e) (2 marks): Table 2.2 shows some properties of the Group I metals. Table 2.2 melting point observations on metal / °C reaction with water lithium 181 bubbles form rapidly
  3. June 2024, Paper 3, Q2(f) (1 mark):  State how the density of the Group I elements changes down the group. [1]
  4. June 2024, Paper 3, Q2(g) (2 marks): Sodium reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide and a gas which pops with a lighted splint. Complete the symbol equation for this reaction. .....Na + 2H2
  5. Specimen, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): Sodium and rubidium are elements in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which statement is correct? A Sodium atoms have more electrons than rubidium atoms. B Sodium
  6. Specimen, Paper 2, Q20 (1 mark): Magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium are Group II elements. Group II elements follow the same trends in reactivity as Group I elements. Which statements abo

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