Which 'trend' is TRUE down the Alkali Metal Group with increase in atomic number? [gp1-1]
they become more reactive
the atoms get smaller
the melting point gets higher
the boiling point gets higher
Which 'trend' is TRUE down the Alkali Metal Group with increase in atomic number? [gp1-2]
they become less reactive
the atoms get larger
the melting point gets higher
the boiling point gets higher
Which 'trend' is TRUE down the Alkali Metal Group with increase in atomic number? [gp1-3]
they become less reactive
the atoms get smaller
the melting point gets lower
the boiling point gets higher
Which 'trend' is TRUE down the Alkali Metal Group with increase in atomic number? [gp1-4]
they become less reactive
the atoms get smaller
the melting point gets higher
the boiling point gets lower
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid that forms chloride salts with alkali metal hydroxides. The acid's pH is likely to be? [gp1-5]
pH 1
pH 7
pH 10
pH 13
The salt sodium chloride is soluble in water and the pH of its aqueous solution is likely to be? [gp1-6]
pH 1
pH 7
pH 10
pH 13
Sodium carbonate solution is a weak alkali, the pH of its aqueous solution is likely to be? [gp1-7]
pH 1
pH 7
pH 10
pH 13
Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, the pH of its aqueous solution is likely to be? [gp1-8]
pH 1
pH 7
pH 10
pH 13
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-17]
they have unusually low densities
they have unusually high melting points
they are typical hard metals
they are poor conductors of heat
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-18]
they have unusually high densities
they have unusually low melting points
they are typical hard metals
they are poor conductors of electritcity
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-19]
they have unusually high densities
they have unusually high melting points
they are unusually soft metals
they are poor conductors of heat
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-20]
they have unusually high densities
they have unusually high melting points
they are typical hard metals
they are good conductors of heat
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-21]
they have unusually high densities
they have unusually high melting points
they are typical hard metals
they are good conductors of heat
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-22]
they have unusually high densities
they have typically high boiling points
they are typical hard metals
they are poor conductors of heat
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-23]
when pure they are silver solids
they have untypically low boiling points
they are untypical hard metals
they are poor conductors of electricity because they only have one free outer electron in the metal lattice
Which is TRUE about the Group 1 Alkali Metals? [gp1-24]
when pure they are colourless solids
they have untypically low boiling points
they are kept under oil because of their reactivity to oxygen
they are poor conductors of electricity because they only have one free outer electron in the metal lattice
When an alkali metal reacts with the non-metal chlorine, which statement is TRUE about the compound formed? [gp1-25]
it will have a high melting point
it will be a green solid
it will not dissolve in water
it will be a covalent compound
When an alkali metal reacts with the non-metal chlorine, which statement is TRUE about the compound formed? [gp1-26]
it will have a low melting point
it will be a white solid or colourless crystals
it will not dissolve in water
it will be a covalent compound
When an alkali metal reacts with the non-metal chlorine, which statement is TRUE about the compound formed? [gp1-27]
it will have a low melting point
it will be a pale green solid
it will dissolve in water to give a neutral solution of pH 7
it will be a covalent compound
When an alkali metal reacts with the non-metal oxygen, which statement is TRUE about the compound formed? [gp1-28]
it will have a low melting point
it will be a pale green solid
it will dissolve in water to give an alkaline solution of pH 14
it will be a covalent compound
When an alkali metal reacts with the non-metal oxygen, which statement is TRUE about the compound formed? [gp1-29]
it will have a low melting point
it will be a pale green solid
it will dissolve in water to give a neutral solution of pH 7
it will be an ionic compound
Which is TRUE about the reaction of lithium and water containing universal indicator? [gp1-30]
the products are lithium hydroxide and hydrogen
the reaction is fast and endothermic
the indicator turns from neutral green (pH 7) to strongly acid red (pH 1)
the gas formed causes a glowing splint to re-ignite
Which is TRUE about the reaction of lithium and water containing universal indicator? [gp1-31]
the products are lithium oxide and hydrogen
the reaction is fast and exothermic
the indicator turns from acid red (pH 3) to neutral green (pH 7)
the metal sinks but carries on reacting
Which is TRUE about the reaction of potassium and water containing universal indicator? [gp1-32]
the products are potassium oxide and hydrogen
the reaction is fast and endothermic
the indicator turns from neutral green (pH 7) to strongly alkaline purple (pH 14)
the metal sinks but carries on reacting
Which is TRUE about the reaction of lithium and water containing universal indicator? [gp1-33]
the products are lithium oxide and hydrogen
the reaction is fast and endothermic
the indicator turns from neutral green (pH 7) to weakly alkaline dark green (pH 8)
the gas formed gives a pop with a lit splint
Which is TRUE about the reaction of potassium and water containing universal indicator? [gp1-34]
the reaction is so exothermic the gas formed burns with a lilac flame
the products are potassium hydroxide and oxygen
the indicator turns from neutral green (pH 7) to weakly alkaline dark green (pH 8)
the gas formed re-ignites a glowing splint
Which of the elements listed is an Alkali Metal? [gp1-35]
element X
element D
element E
element W
Which of the elements listed is an Alkali Metal? [gp1-36]
element A
element J
element Z
element G
Given the equation ... 2Li(X) + 2H2O(?) ==> 2LiOH(?) + H2(?) Which state symbol should be where (X) is? [gp1-37]
(s)
(l)
(aq)
(g)
Given the equation ... 2Na(?) + 2H2O(X) ==> 2NaOH(?) + H2(?) Which state symbol should be where (X) is? [gp1-38]
(s)
(l)
(aq)
(g)
Given the equation ... 2K(?) + 2H2O(?) ==> 2KOH(X) + H2(?) Which state symbol should be where (X) is? [gp1-39]
(s)
(l)
(aq)
(g)
Given the equation ... 2Rb(?) + 2H2O(?) ==> 2RbOH(?) + H2(X) Which state symbol should be where (X) is? [gp1-40]
(s)
(l)
(aq)
(g)
In the Periodic Table a vertical column of similar elements is called a? [gp1-45]
Group
Period
Series
Block
In the Periodic Table a complete horizontal row elements of varying physical and chemical character is called a? [gp1-46]
Group
Period
Series
Block
In the Periodic Table part of a horizontal row elements of similar physical and chemical character is called a? [gp1-47]
Group
Period
Series
Block
In the Periodic Table, the elements were originally laid out in order of? [gp1-48]
atomic number
reactivity
atomic radius
atomic mass
In the modern Periodic Table, the elements are now laid out in order of? [gp1-49]
atomic number
reactivity
atomic radius
atomic mass
Which element is very similar physically and chemically to potassium? [gp1-50]
chlorine
sodium
helium
sulphur
Which is a metal that floats on, and reacts with, water and the product turns universal indicator purple? [gp1-51]
iron
bromine
lithium
helium
The element sodium is stored under oil because it? [gp1-52]
floats on water
is less dense than oil
cannot react with air
reacts rapidly with water
When sodium reacts with water, the products are? [gp1-53]
sodium hydroxide and hydrogen
sodium hydroxide and oxygen
sodium hydride and oxygen
sodium oxide and hydrogen
Which element is a liquid non-metal at room temperature and pressure? [gp1-61]
bromine
carbon
copper
mercury
Which element is a solid non-metal at room temperature and pressure? [gp1-62]
bromine
carbon
copper
mercury
Which element is a solid metal at room temperature and pressure? [gp1-63]
bromine
carbon
copper
mercury
Which element is a liquid metal at room temperature and pressure? [gp1-64]
bromine
carbon
copper
mercury
Which element is a gas at room temperature and pressure? [gp1-65]
nitrogen
sulphur
chromium
tin
Which element is a yellow solid non-metal at room temperature and pressure? [gp1-66]
carbon
sulphur
chromium
tin
Which element is a shiny solid at room temperature and pressure? [gp1-67]
carbon
sulphur
nickel
phosphorus
The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table in five sections. In which section will you find the most reactive metals? [gp1-68]
section 1
section 3
section 4
section 5
The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table in five sections. In which section will you find the Transition Metals? [gp1-69]
section 1
section 3
section 4
section 5
The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table in five sections. In which section will you find most of the non-metals? [gp1-70]
section 1
section 3
section 4
section 5
The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table in five sections. In which section will you find the Noble Gases? [gp1-71]
section 1
section 3
section 4
section 5
The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table in five sections. In which section will you find hydrogen? [gp1-72]
section 5
section 3
section 4
section 2
Complete the equation: [gp1-73] sodium + water ==> ? + ?
sodium hydroxide + hydrogen
sodium oxide + hydrogen
sodium hydride + oxygen
sodium hydroxide + oxygen
Complete the equation: [gp1-74] potassium + water ==> ? + ?
potassium oxide + hydrogen
potassium hydroxide + hydrogen
potassium hydride + oxygen
potassium hydroxide + oxygen
Which is TRUE about Alkali Metals? [gp1-75]
they are very hard
lumps of them are not easily shaped
when freshly cut they are shiny
they have low boiling points
Which is TRUE about Alkali Metals? [gp1-76]
they are very hard
they have high melting points
when freshly cut they are dull looking
lumps of them are easily shaped
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the Halogen element chlorine to form the metal chloride? [gp1-77]
is an ionic compound
soluble to form a pale green solution in water
the solid conducts electricity
the solution in water does not conduct electricity
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the Halogen element chlorine to form the metal chloride? [gp1-78]
is a covalent compound
soluble to form a colourless solution in water
the solid conducts electricity
the solution in water does not conduct electricity
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the Halogen element chlorine to form the metal chloride? [gp1-79]
is a covalent compound
forms a pale green solution in water
the solid does not conduct electricity, but the molten salt does
it has a low melting point
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the Halogen element chlorine to form the metal chloride? [gp1-80]
is a covalent compound
insoluble in water
the solid conducts electricity
the solution of it in water conducts electricity
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the element oxygen to form the metal oxide? [gp1-81]
soluble to form a colourless solution in water
has a low melting point
the solid conducts electricity
the solution in water does not conduct electricity
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the element oxygen to form the metal oxide? [gp1-82]
it is insoluble in water
it has a high melting point
the solid conducts electricity
the solution in water does not conduct electricity
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the element oxygen to form the metal oxide? [gp1-83]
it is insoluble in water
it has a low boiling point
it is a white solid
the solid conducts electricity
Which is TRUE about the compound formed on combining an Alkali Metal with the element oxygen to form the metal oxide? [gp1-84]
it is insoluble in water and floats on the surface
the solid is a good conductor of electricity
it is a pale yellow solid with a low melting point
when molten or dissolved in water, it will conduct electricity
Which is solid metal? [gp1-93]
aluminium
hydrogen
sulphur
bromine
Which is gaseous non-metal? [gp1-94]
aluminium
hydrogen
sulphur
bromine
Chlorine reacts with potssium to form potassium chloride. Which is TRUE about it? [gp1-95]
green insoluble solid
white insoluble solid
white soluble solid
green insoluble solid
Potassium hydroxide dissolves in water to form? [gp1-96]
potassium oxide
hydrogen gas
a salt solution
an alkaline solution
Most metallic elements are found in the central block and in? [gp1-97]
Groups 1 and 2
Groups 3 and 4
Groups 5 and 6
Groups 7 and 0 (or 8)
The elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table are called the? [gp1-98]
Alkaline Earth Metals
Alkali Metals
Transition Metals
Reactive Metals
Given the atomic number and symbol, which metal is most likely to be a catalyst in an industrial process? [tm-1]
25 Mn manganese
12 Mg magnesium
13 Al aluminium
50 Sn tin
Given the atomic number and symbol, which metal is most likely to be a catalyst in an industrial process? [tm-2]
20 Ca calcium
24 Cr chromium
13 Al aluminium
50 Sn tin
Given the atomic number and symbol, which metal is most likely to be a catalyst in an industrial process? [tm-3]
20 Ca calcium
19 K potassium
27 Co cobalt
50 Sn tin
Given the atomic number and symbol, which metal is most likely to be a catalyst in an industrial process? [tm-4]
20 Ca calcium
19 K potassium
3 Li lithium
22 Ti titanium
Given the atomic number and symbol, which metal is most likely to be a catalyst in an industrial process to make methanol? [tm-5]
29 Cu copper
19 K potassium
3 Li lithium
12 Mg magnesium
Given the atomic number and symbol, which metal is most likely to form blue coloured compounds? [tm-6]
29 Cu copper
26 Fe iron
3 Li lithium
12 Mg magnesium
Given the lists of elements, which of them are Alkali Metals? [tm-7]
3 Li, 11 Na, 19 K, ...
22 Ti, 24 Cr, 25 Mn, ...
9 F, 17 Cl, 35 Br, ...
2 He, 10 Ne, 18 Ar, ...
Given the lists of elements, which of them are Transition Metals? [tm-8]
3 Li, 11 Na, 19 K, ...
22 Ti, 24 Cr, 25 Mn, ...
9 F, 17 Cl, 35 Br, ...
2 He, 10 Ne, 18 Ar, ...
Given the lists of elements, which of them are the Halogens? [tm-9]
3 Li, 11 Na, 19 K, ...
22 Ti, 24 Cr, 25 Mn, ...
9 F, 17 Cl, 35 Br, ...
2 He, 10 Ne, 18 Ar, ...
Given the lists of elements, which of them are the Noble Gases? [tm-10]
3 Li, 11 Na, 19 K, ...
22 Ti, 24 Cr, 25 Mn, ...
9 F, 17 Cl, 35 Br, ...
2 He, 10 Ne, 18 Ar, ...
Which letter represents a Transition Metal? [tm-11]
element Q
element L
element W
element R
Which letter represents a Transition Metal? [tm-12]
element M
element Y
element T
element Q
Which letter represents a Transition Metal? [tm-13]
element R
element E
element Y
element G
Which letter represents an Alkali Metal? [tm-14]
element Q
element T
element W
element Y
Which letter represents a Noble Gas? [tm-15]
element Q
element T
element W
element Y
Which letter represents a Halogen? [tm-16]
element Q
element T
element W
element Y
Compounds of 4 elements, E, T, O and N (not their real symbols) where dissolved in water. They were then tested for catalytic activity with hydrogen peroxide solution to see if oxygen was formed. Which is most likely to be a Transition Metal? [tm-17]
compound of element E, lots of bubbles formed
compound of element T, no bubbles
compound of element O, no bubbles
compound of element N, a few bubbles
Compounds of 4 elements, E, G, O and N (not their real symbols) where dissolved in water. They were then tested for catalytic activity with hydrogen peroxide solution to see if oxygen was formed. Which is most likely to be a Transition Metal? [tm-18]
compound of element E, no bubbles formed
compound of element G, a few bubbles
compound of element O, no bubbles
compound of element N, many bubbles
Compounds of 4 elements, E, T, O and R (not their real symbols) where dissolved in water. They were then tested for catalytic activity with hydrogen peroxide solution to see if oxygen was formed. Which is most likely to be a Transition Metal? [tm-19]
compound of element E, no bubbles formed
compound of element T, a few bubbles
compound of element O, no bubbles
compound of element R, many bubbles
Compounds of 4 elements, E, T, O and N (not their real symbols) where dissolved in water. They were then tested for catalytic activity with hydrogen peroxide solution to see if oxygen was formed. Which is most likely to be a Transition Metal? [tm-20]
compound of element E, no bubbles formed
compound of element T, no bubbles
compound of element O, many bubbles
compound of element N, many bubbles
Which metal is most likely to be used in electrical wiring? [tm-21]
copper
iron
manganese
zinc
Which metal is most likely to be used for domestic water pipes? [tm-22]
copper
iron
manganese
zinc
Which metal is most likely to be used for manhole and grid covers? [tm-23]
copper
iron
manganese
zinc
Which metal is most likely to be used for galvanising steel car bodies for rust prevention? [tm-24]
copper
iron
manganese
zinc
Which of the following metals forms an oxide that rapidly decomposes hydrogen peroxide? [tm-25]
copper
iron
manganese
zinc
Which metal is used as a catalyst in the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen? [tm-26]
copper
iron
manganese
zinc
Which is a typical property of a Transition Metal? [tm-27]
high melting point
low density
soft solid
low boiling point
Which is a typical property of a Transition Metal? [tm-28]
low melting point
high density
soft solid
low boiling point
Which is a typical property of a Transition Metal? [tm-29]
low melting point
low density
soft solid
high boiling point
Which is a typical property of a Transition Metal? [tm-30]
low melting point
low density
hard solid
low boiling point
Which is a typical property of a Transition Metal? [tm-31]
poor heat conductors when liquid
easily hammered into shape
low melting points
very reactive
Which of the following metals corrodes to form a green basic carbonate? [tm-32]
copper
iron
manganese
zinc
Which element is most likely to form compounds used to produce coloured pottery glazes? [tm-33]
sodium
iron
sulphur
nitrogen
Which element is most likely to form compounds used to produce coloured pottery glazes? [tm-34]
potassium
sulphur
copper
chlorine
Which element is most likely to be an effective catalyst in the catalytic converters of car exhausts? [tm-35]
mercury
lithium
aluminium
platinum
Which Transition Metal has an unusually low melting point? [tm-36]
mercury
chromium
copper
platinum
Which Transition Metal is likely to corrode more slowly than the others? [tm-37]
iron
copper
zinc
manganese
Which of these Transition elements is the main metal in steel? [tm-38]
zinc
copper
iron
manganese
Which of these metals is likely to corrode faster than the others? [tm-39]
iron
copper
chromium
lithium
Which is likely to be the hardest metal? [tm-40]
iron
aluminium
sodium
tin
Which is likely to be the most dense metal? [tm-41]
potassium
copper
aluminium
tin
Which is likely to have the highest melting point? [tm-42]
potassium
aluminium
copper
lead
Which is likely to have the highest boiling point? [tm-43]
lithium
tin
lead
iron
Which is likely to be the best conductor of heat? [tm-44]
iron
sulphur
phosphorus
bromine
Which is likely to be the best conductor of electricity? [tm-45]
sulphur
copper
phosphorus
bromine
Which is likely to be the easist element to hammer into a particular shape without it shattering? [tm-46]
sulphur
carbon
chromium
phosphorus
Which is an element? [tm-47]
iron oxide
steel
brass
iron
Which is a compound? [tm-48]
iron oxide
steel
brass
iron
Which is a mixture? [tm-49]
iron oxide
steel
copper
iron
In which section of the Periodic Table would you find iron? [tm-50]
section 1
section 4
section 3
section 5
In which section of the Periodic Table would you find copper? [tm-51]
section 1
section 4
section 5
section 3
From the descriptions,which is the most likely to be a Transition Metal? [tm-52]
high melting point, low density, forms a green coloured chloride
high melting point, high density, forms a white coloured chloride
high melting point, high density, forms a blue coloured chloride
low melting point, high density, forms a white coloured chloride
From the descriptions,which is the most likely to be a Transition Metal? [tm-53]
high melting point, very strong, forms a pink coloured sulphate
low melting point, strong, forms a white coloured chloride
high melting point, soft, forms a yellow coloured sulphate
low melting point, soft, forms a white coloured chloride
From the descriptions,which is the most likely to be a metal but NOT a Transition Metal? [tm-54]
high melting point, very strong, forms a pink coloured sulphate
high melting point, strong, forms a white coloured chloride
high melting point, brittle, forms a white coloured oxide
low melting point, weak, forms a yellow coloured chloride
From the descriptions,which is the most likely to be a non-metallic element? [tm-55]
high melting point, good heat conductor, forms a pink coloured sulphate
high melting point, good heat conductor, forms a white coloured chloride
low melting point, poor heat conductor, forms a white coloured oxide
low melting point, good heat conductor, forms a red coloured oxide
From the descriptions,which is the most likely to be a non-metallic element? [tm-56]
high melting point, good heat conductor, forms a pink coloured sulphate
moderately high melting point, good heat conductor, forms a white coloured chloride
low melting point, moderately good electrical conductor, forms a yellow coloured oxide
low melting point, poor electrical conductor, forms a colourless chloride
Which statement is generally TRUE when comparing the Group 1 Alkali Metals with the central block of Transition Metals? [tm-57]
both are good conductors of electricity
both are typically hard metals
both consist of reactive metals
both have high melting points
Which statement is generally TRUE when comparing the Group 1 Alkali Metals with the central block of Transition Metals? [tm-58]
only Transition Metals are good conductors of electricity
Alkali Metals are soft, Transition metals are hard
both consist of reactive metals
both have high melting points
Which statement is generally TRUE when comparing the Group 1 Alkali Metals with the central block of Transition Metals? [tm-59]
only Transition Metals are good conductors of electricity
both are typically hard metals
Alkali Metals are more reactive than Transition Metals
both have high melting points
Which statement is generally TRUE when comparing the Group 1 Alkali Metals with the central block of Transition Metals? [tm-60]
only Transition Metals are good conductors of electricity
both are typically hard metals
both consist of reactive metals
Alkali Metals have low melting points and Transition Metals have high melting points
Which statement is generally TRUE when comparing the Group 1 Alkali Metals with the central block of Transition Metals? [tm-61]
both are good conductors of heat
both are typically hard metals
both consist of reactive metals
both have high melting points
Which of the following BOTH explain why copper is used in the cable to a reading lamp? [tm-62]
good insulator and makes strong wire
easily shaped and a good conductor of electricity
high density and a good electrical conductor
good insulator and makes flexible wire
Which is an Alkali Metal? [tm-63]
element 37
element 36
element 26
element 29
Which of the following corrodes to a green compound? [tm-64]
element 37
element 36
element 26
element 29
Which is a Noble Gas? [tm-65]
element 37
element 36
element 26
element 29
Which is a transition metal used in the form of steel? [tm-66]
element 37
element 36
element 26
element 29
Metals have many uses. Which metal is mixed with iron to make stainless steel? [tm-67]
copper
chromium
platinum
magnesium
Metals have many uses. Which metal does not readily corrode and is used as a catalyst in the catalytic converter of a car exhaust? [tm-68]
copper
chromium
platinum
magnesium
Metals have many uses. Which is added to aluminium to make it a stronger alloy? [tm-69]