CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.2.1 Group I Alkali Metals Lithium Sodium Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to compare alkali metals and explain their reactions, physical properties and safe storage.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • recall physical properties of Group I alkali metals
  • describe the increase in Group I reactivity down the group
  • describe reactions of Group I metals with water and the products formed
  • compare Group I metals using density, melting point, softness and storage under oil

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.2.1 Group I Alkali Metals Lithium Sodium Questions question 1

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Lithium and potassium are metals in Group I of the Periodic Table.
Lithium has a melting point of 181∘C181^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and a density of 0.53 g/cm30.53 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}.
Which row describes the melting point and density of potassium?

melting point in ∘C{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}

density in g/cm3\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}

less than 181

less than 0.53

less than 181

greater than 0.53

greater than 181

less than 0.53

greater than 181

greater than 0.53

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