Group 1 Elements (The Alkali Metals) Quiz
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Which statement about the properties of alkali metals is true?

  • They react vigorously with water and most non-metals.
  • They have high ionization energies and decrease down the group.
  • They are the least electropositive metals.
  • They have low melting points and decrease down the group. (correct)
  • What is the characteristic flame color produced by alkali metals heated in a Bunsen flame?

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Yellow (correct)
  • Red
  • Which alkali metal reacts the least with air at room temperature?

  • Potassium (K)
  • Sodium (Na)
  • Lithium (Li) (correct)
  • Rubidium (Rb)
  • What irregularity is found with Lithium, the first member of the group, regarding its compounds?

    <p>Formation of stable higher oxides by Lithium compared to other alkali metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is lithium hydride more stable than the hydrides of other alkali metals?

    <p>It has a higher polarising power for anions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Group 1 elements has the highest atomic weight?

    <p>Cesium (Cs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the Group 1 elements, which one has the highest ionic radius?

    <p>Caesium (Cs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Group 1 element has the lowest boiling point?

    <p>Lithium (Li)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Group 1 elements has the highest density?

    <p>Caesium (Cs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Group 1 element has the highest standard electrode potential?

    <p>Lithium (Li)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Properties of Alkali Metals

    • A characteristic flame color is produced when alkali metals are heated in a Bunsen flame.
    • The reactivity of alkali metals with air at room temperature varies, with one metal reacting the least.

    Irregularities of Lithium

    • Lithium, the first member of the group, exhibits an irregularity in its compounds.

    Stability of Lithium Hydride

    • Lithium hydride is more stable than the hydrides of other alkali metals.

    Atomic Weight and Ionic Radius of Group 1 Elements

    • The Group 1 element with the highest atomic weight is identified.
    • The Group 1 element with the highest ionic radius is identified.

    Physical Properties of Group 1 Elements

    • The Group 1 element with the lowest boiling point is identified.
    • The Group 1 element with the highest density is identified.

    Electrochemical Properties of Group 1 Elements

    • The Group 1 element with the highest standard electrode potential is identified.

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    Test your knowledge about the properties, electronic configurations, and characteristics of Group 1 elements, also known as the Alkali metals. This quiz covers elements like Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Caesium, and Francium.

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