Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) · Combined Science (1SC0)

Groups in the periodic table: Practice Questions

2 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Groups in the periodic table.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following elements is a halogen that is a grey solid at room temperature?

Question 2

1 mark

In a displacement reaction between chlorine gas and potassium bromide solution, which species is oxidised?

Question 3

3 marks

Explain why the noble gases in Group 0 are chemically inert in terms of their electronic configurations.

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Question 4

5 marks

When chlorine gas is added to a solution of potassium bromide, a displacement reaction occurs.
Write the balanced ionic equation for this reaction and identify which species is being oxidized.

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Question 5

5 marks

Explain the pattern in reactivity of Group 1 alkali metals (lithium, sodium, and potassium) with water as you move down the group, in terms of their electronic configurations.

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Question 6

8 marks

a) Explain the difference between the physical properties of the Group 1 alkali metals and the Group 7 halogens, specifically referring to their melting points and densities.
b) Chlorine gas is bubbled through a solution of potassium bromide.
(i) State the colour change observed in the solution.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
(iii) Explain, in terms of electronic configurations, why chlorine is more reactive than bromine.

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