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Y10 Periodic Table 3 - Group 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the most reactive of these Group 1 metals?

a)

Lithium

b)

Sodium

c)

Potassium

2.

Which is the least reactive of these Group 1 metals?

a)

Lithium

b)

Sodium

c)

Potassium

3.

What are the products of the reaction between lithium and water?

a)

Lithium oxide and hydrogen

b)

Lithium hydroxide and oxygen

c)

Lithium hydroxide and hydrogen

d)

Lithium alkali and gas

4.

What are the products of the reaction between potassium and water?

a)

Potassium oxide and hydrogen

b)

Potassium hydroxide and oxygen

c)

Potassium hydroxide and hydrogen

d)

Potassium alkali and gas

5.

Which of the following observations will you make when lithium, sodium or potassium is added to water?

a)

lilac flame

b)

the metals sink to the bottom of the container

c)

the metals move on the surface of the water

d)

a squeaky pop is heard

6.

Which of the following is the correct, balanced equation for the reaction of sodium with water?

a)

Na + H2O → H2 + NaOH

b)

Na + H2O → H2 + NaO

c)

2Na + 2H2O → H2 + 2NaOH

d)

Na + H2O → O2 + NaH2

7.

What is the formula for lithium hydroxide?

a)
LiOH
b)

Li2OH

c)

Li(OH)2

d)

Li2O

8.

Which of the following observations is NOT made when sodium reacts with water?

a)

The metal moves on the surface of the water

b)

The metal disappears

c)

There is a lilac flame

d)

There is effervescence (of hydrogen gas)

9.

What is the test for hydrogen gas?

a)

Lighted splint burns with a squeaky pop

b)

Glowing splint re-lights

c)

Bubble gas through limewater and it turns cloudy

d)

Damp litmus paper is bleached

10.

Universal indicator turns from green to blue if it is placed into the solution formed when lithium reacts with water. Why?

a)

the hydrogen produced is alkaline

b)

the lithium hydroxide produced is acidic

c)

the lithium hydroxide produced is alkaline

d)

the hydrogen produced is acidic