Group I properties — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

17 The diagram shows a solid element dropped into a bowl of water. The element catches fire and burns with a lilac flame. water What is the element? A aluminium B magnesium C potassium D sodium

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Answer: C

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19 Two properties of a white solid are shown. • The solid dissolves in water forming an alkaline solution. • The solid gives a yellow flame test. Which solid has both of these properties? A calcium chloride B calcium hydroxide C sodium chloride D sodium hydroxide

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Answer: D

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20 The diagrams show an experiment. element alkaline bubbles solution cold water element What could the element be? A calcium B carbon C copper D sulphur

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Answer: A

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14 When a metal X is added to water, it reacts and two ions are formed. What could these ions be? A Cu2+, H+ B Cu2+, OH– C Na+, H+ D Na+, OH–

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Answer: D

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18 The diagram shows a simplified outline of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

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21 Which substance has a dangerously explosive reaction with sodium? A ammonia B hydrogen C hydrochloric acid D nitrogen

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Answer: C

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20 A firework gives a bright flame in which yellow and red colours are seen. Which two metals are present in the firework? A calcium and copper B copper and potassium C potassium and sodium D sodium and calcium

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Answer: D

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18 The position in the Periodic Table of an element Q is shown. Q Which description of Q is correct? A It is green and has diatomic molecules. B It is soft and a good electrical conductor. C It is very dense and has a high melting point. D It reacts violently with cold water.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2011

18 A soft metal reacts vigorously with cold water. Which letter shows the position of this metal in the Periodic Table? D C B A

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

21 In an experiment the elements calcium, copper, potassium and sodium were separately reacted with water. In a second experiment a flame test was carried out on compounds of each of the elements. compound of element element water Bunsen burner Which row correctly shows the reaction of the elements with water and the colour of the flame? reaction with colour of the element water flame A calcium vigorous green B copper no reaction red C potassium vigorous lilac D sodium no reaction yellow

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Answer: C

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19 A soft metal reacts vigorously with cold water. Which letter shows the position of this metal in the Periodic Table? D C B A

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

16 In an experiment the elements calcium, copper, potassium and sodium were separately reacted with water. In a second experiment a flame test was carried out on compounds of each of the elements. compound of element element water Bunsen burner Which row correctly shows the reaction of the elements with water and the colour of the flame? reaction with colour of the element water flame A calcium vigorous green B copper no reaction red C potassium vigorous lilac D sodium no reaction yellow

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Answer: C

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20 A soft metal reacts vigorously with cold water. Which letter shows the position of this metal in the Periodic Table? D C B A

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Answer: D

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21 The properties of the elements in Groups I and VII of the Periodic Table change down the group. Which row shows how the melting points change down these groups? Group I Group VII A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2012

21 The properties of the elements in Groups I and VII of the Periodic Table change down the group. Which row shows how the melting points change down these groups? Group I Group VII A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: B

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25 The diagram shows what happens when two metals are added to water. purple flame water metal water metal experiment 1 experiment 2 What are the metals? experiment 1 experiment 2 A calcium zinc B magnesium copper C potassium calcium D potassium copper

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2013

25 The diagram shows what happens when two metals are added to water. purple flame water metal water metal experiment 1 experiment 2 What are the metals? experiment 1 experiment 2 A calcium zinc B magnesium copper C potassium calcium D potassium copper

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2013

17 Sodium and fluorine react together violently to form sodium fluoride. 2Na + F2 → 2NaF Which changes occur to each atom when sodium and fluorine react together? sodium atom fluorine atom A gains one electron loses two electrons B gains two electrons loses one electron C loses one electron gains one electron D loses two electrons gains two electrons

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2014

17 Sodium is in Group I of the Periodic Table. What happens to an atom of sodium when it reacts? A It gains one electron, forming Na–. B It gains one electron, forming Na+. C It loses one electron, forming Na–. D It loses one electron, forming Na+.

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Answer: D

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24 A piece of metal is added to water. metal water Which metal produces the most violent reaction? A copper B magnesium C potassium D zinc

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Answer: C

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24 Which statement about Group I elements is correct? A Their melting points increase down the group. B They are relatively soft metals. C They do not react with cold water. D They include sodium, potassium and calcium.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

23 Which statement about Group I elements is correct? A Their melting points increase down the group. B They are relatively soft metals. C They do not react with cold water. D They include sodium, potassium and calcium.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

25 P, Q, R and S are four different elements. P is a metal that floats on water. Q is a non-metal and its oxide is coloured. R is a dense metal. S has a green colour and its boiling point is –35 °C. Which row describes the elements? transition element non-transition element A P, R Q, S B P, R, S Q C Q, R P, S D R P, Q S

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Answer: D

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25 The diagram shows an element being added to cold water to form a gas and an alkaline solution. element alkaline bubbles solution cold water element What is the element? A calcium B carbon C copper D sulfur

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2015

23 Lithium is a metal in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which statement about lithium is correct? A It is hard with the highest melting point in Group I. B It is hard with the lowest melting point in Group I. C It is soft with the highest melting point in Group I. D It is soft with the lowest melting point in Group I.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2015

25 The diagram shows an element being added to cold water to form a gas and an alkaline solution. element alkaline bubbles solution cold water element What is the element? A calcium B carbon C copper D sulfur

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2015

25 A small piece of a solid element is dropped into a bowl of water. The element floats on the water, fizzes and burns with a lilac flame. What is the element? A copper B potassium C sodium D zinc

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2015

25 A metal is added to water. It floats and reacts vigorously. What is the pH of the resulting solution? A 1 B 5 C 7 D 14

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

22 A soft metal reacts vigorously with cold water. What is the position of this metal in the Periodic Table? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

22 A soft metal reacts vigorously with cold water. What is the position of this metal in the Periodic Table? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2016

22 A soft metal reacts vigorously with cold water. What is the position of this metal in the Periodic Table? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

24 Element X is a very soft solid. It reacts violently with water. A purple flame is seen as it reacts with water. What is X? A iodine B potassium C sodium D zinc

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2017

24 Lithium and potassium are in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which statement is not correct? A Lithium has a higher melting point than potassium. B Lithium is harder than potassium. C Potassium conducts electricity but lithium does not. D Potassium is more reactive than lithium.

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Answer: C

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21 Lithium is added to water containing Universal Indicator. A gas is given off and the indicator changes colour. Which row describes the gas produced and the final colour of the indicator? gas final colour produced of the indicator A hydrogen blue B hydrogen red C oxygen blue D oxygen red

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2017

22 Which statement about elements in the Periodic Table is not correct? A The elements in Group I are hard metals. B The elements in Group I react with water to give hydrogen. C The elements in Group VII exist as diatomic molecules. D The elements in Group VII are non-metals.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

23 Rubidium is a very reactive Group I metal. It is kept in a sealed box surrounded by a gas. gas rubidium Which gas does not react with rubidium? A chlorine B neon C oxygen D water vapour

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2020

23 Which row describes a Group I element? metal or non-metal reaction with water A metal fast reaction B metal no reaction C non-metal fast reaction D non-metal no reaction

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

22 Which statement about the elements in Group I of the Periodic Table is correct? A They are hard solids. B They change from metallic to non-metallic down the group. C They react with water to form oxygen. D They become more reactive down the group.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2021

17 Potassium reacts with water in an exothermic reaction. potassium + water  … X … + … Y … What are substances X and Y? X Y A potassium oxide hydrogen B potassium hydroxide hydrogen C potassium oxide oxygen D potassium hydroxide oxygen

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2022

24 The melting points of some Group I metals are shown. melting metal point / C lithium 180 potassium 63 rubidium 39 What is the melting point of sodium? A 28 C B 44 C C 98 C D 232 C

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2022

24 Which row describes elements in Group I and Group VII of the Periodic Table? Group I elements Group VII elements A are solid at room temperature are solid, liquid or gas at room temperature B are poor conductors of are good conductors of heat and electricity heat and electricity C consist of consist of negatively charged ions diatomic molecules D gain electrons when they lose electrons when they react with Group VII elements react with Group I elements

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2024

26 Information about metals P, Q and R is shown. When P is added to cold water, a violent reaction occurs producing lilac flames. Q does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid. R reacts with cold water to produce hydrogen. Which row identifies these metals? P Q R A potassium copper calcium B potassium aluminium magnesium C sodium aluminium calcium D sodium copper magnesium

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

20 Lithium is added to water containing universal indicator. A gas is given off and the indicator changes colour. Which row describes the gas produced and the final colour of the indicator? gas final colour produced of the indicator A hydrogen blue B hydrogen red C oxygen blue D oxygen red

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

21 Which row describes trends shown by the elements in Group I and Group VII of the Periodic Table as the groups are descended? Group I Group VII A melting point increases colour becomes darker B melting point decreases colour becomes darker C they become more reactive colour becomes lighter D they become less reactive colour becomes lighter

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

21 Which row describes trends shown by the elements in Group I and Group VII of the Periodic Table as the groups are descended? Group I Group VII A melting point increases colour becomes darker B melting point decreases colour becomes darker C they become more reactive colour becomes lighter D they become less reactive colour becomes lighter

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Answer: B

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19 A soft metal reacts vigorously with cold water. What is the position of this metal in the Periodic Table? A B C D

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Answer: A

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19 Sodium is added to a container of water and a reaction occurs. What remains in the container after this reaction has finished? A solid sodium hydroxide B solid sodium oxide C aqueous sodium hydroxide D aqueous sodium oxide

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2025

18 Which metal in Group I of the Periodic Table has the highest melting point? A lithium B sodium C potassium D rubidium

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2025

18 Which metal in Group I of the Periodic Table has the highest melting point? A lithium B sodium C potassium D rubidium

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Answer: A

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