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S9 - End-Of-Unit 2 Test
S9 - End-Of-Unit 2 Test
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End-of-unit test
Unit 2
1 The elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table have similar properties.
The first three elements in this group are lithium, sodium and potassium.
a Which one of these three elements is the least reactive? [1]
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b Which one of these three elements has the largest mass number? [1]
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2 a Explain what is meant by an ion. [1]
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b Why is an ion of potassium more stable than an atom of potassium? [1]
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3 Which of the following statements are correct?
Tick (✓) three boxes. [3]
Ionic compounds have higher melting and boiling points than covalent compounds.
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4 Explain how you could test to find out if a substance is ionic or covalent. You could draw
a diagram if this helps to explain your answer. You should say how this experimental test
will enable you to identify the type of compound. [3]
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