Chemistry 0620 · 8 The Periodic Table
8.2 Group I properties
Describe the physical and chemical properties and reactivity trends of Group I alkali metals (lithium, sodium, potassium).
- Questions
- 204
- Years
- 2010–2026
- Multiple choice
- 137
- Written answer
- 67
- Average marks
- 4.2
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