GCSE Chemistry – Group 1 elements

Last updated: 14/04/2021
CCEA GCSE Science – Combined science foundation The periodic table GCSE Chemistry – Group 1 elements

Learning Objectives

-I can recall that Group 1 elements have low density
-I can describe risks associated with the storage and use of Group 1 elements
-I can recall the reaction between Group 1 metals and water
-I can recall and explain the trend in reactivity down Group 1
-I can recall that Group 1 compounds are usually white and soluble

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  1. What are the group 1 elements called?

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  2. Where are the group 1 elements located on the periodic table?

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  3. Describe the density of the group 1 elements.

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  4. Why do we have to be careful when storing group 1 elements?

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  5. What are group 1 elements stored with?

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  6. Why are group 1 elements stored with oil?

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  7. What observation occurs when reacting group 1 elements with water?

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  8. What type of compound is formed when group 1 elements react with water?

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  9. What gas is released when reacting group 1 elements with water?

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  10. Write the equation for the reaction between sodium and water.

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  11. Write the equation for the reaction between lithium and water.

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  12. Write the equation for the reaction between potassium and water.

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  13. Describe the trend in boiling points down the group 1 elements.

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  14. Describe the trend in boiling points up the group 1 elements.

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  15. Which group 1 element has the highest boiling point?

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  16. Which group 1 element has the lowest boiling point?

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  17. Describe the reactivity of the group 1 elements.

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  18. Describe the trend in reactivity down the group 1 elements.

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  19. Describe the trend in reactivity up the group 1 elements.

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  20. Which group 1 element is the most reactive?

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  21. Which group 1 element is the least reactive?

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  22. What colour are group 1 elements usually?

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  23. What type of elements are the group 1 elements?

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  24. Describe the solubility of the group 1 elements.

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  25. How soft are group 1 elements?

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