Q.1
Group 1 elements are also known as...
  • Alkali metals
  • Alkali earth metals
  • Noble gases
  • Halogens
Q.2
Choose the correct order from the top to bottom of group 1.
  • Li, Na, Fr, K, Cs, Rb
  • Fr, Cs, Rb, K, Na, Li
  • Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr
  • Li, K, Na, Cs, Fr, Rb
Q.3
Group 1 elements only form what type of ion?
  • 1+
  • 2+
  • 3+
  • 2-
Q.4
What colour flame is seen when potassium reacts with water?
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Lilac
Q.5
What gas is given off when group 1 elements react with water?
  • Chlorine gas
  • Water vapour
  • Hydrogen gas
  • Carbon dioxide gas
Q.6
When a group 1 element reacts with water, a hydroxide is formed. What colour could Universal Indicator turn in this solution?
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Green
Q.7
Group 1 metals react with non-metals forming what type of bond?
  • Covalent
  • Ionic
  • Metallic
  • Hydrogen
Q.8
Which of the following is NOT a property of group 1 metals?
  • Shiny when cut
  • Low density
  • Very hard
  • Low melting point
Q.9
How many electrons are in the outer shell of group 1 elements?
  • 2
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
Q.10
The reactivity of group 1 elements increases down the group. This is because...
  • it becomes easier to lose an electron
  • it becomes harder to lose an electron
  • it becomes easier to gain an electron
  • it becomes harder to gain an electron
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