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GCSE Edexcel Higher Chemistry · Topic 6 of 9
Topic 6: Groups in the periodic table – GCSE Edexcel Higher Chemistry revision notes
Choose a subtopic. Compare the properties and reactions of Group 1, Group 7, and Group 0 elements. 8 lessons in 1 subtopic.
Revise Topic 6: Groups in the periodic table for GCSE Edexcel Higher Chemistry, including The periodic table. 8 lessons across 1 subtopic.
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Topic 6: Groups in the periodic table lessons by subtopic
8 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
The periodic table
- Testing for chlorine as a Group 7 halogen: Use the chlorine gas test in the right Group 7 context and connect the observation to halogen identification.
- Noble Gases: Structure and Unreactivity
- Trends in Noble Gas Properties: Explore how boiling points change down Group 0 and practice predicting properties of noble gases using periodic trends.
- Introduction to Group 1 Elements - The Alkali Metals
- Reactions of Group 1 Elements
- Predicting Group 1 Trends
- Introduction to Group 7 Halogens
- Trends in Group 7 Properties
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What is Topic 6: Groups in the periodic table?
Compare the properties and reactions of Group 1, Group 7, and Group 0 elements. 8 lessons in 1 subtopic.
What are the noble gases?
The noble gases are the Group 0 elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon. The Trends in Noble Gas Properties notes cover this in full.
What are halogens?
Halogens are the elements in Group 7 of the periodic table, including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. The Introduction to Group 7 Halogens notes cover this in full.
What is the positive result for the chlorine test?
The positive result for chlorine gas is that damp litmus paper is bleached and turns white. The Testing for chlorine as a Group 7 halogen notes cover this in full.
What are the properties of alkali metals?
Alkali metals are soft enough to cut with a knife, have low melting points compared to other metals and have low density; lithium, sodium and potassium float on water. The Introduction to Group 1 Elements - The Alkali Metals notes cover this in full.
Why are noble gases unreactive?
Noble gases are unreactive because their atoms have stable arrangements of electrons with complete outer shells, so they do not need to gain, lose or share electrons. The Noble Gases: Structure and Unreactivity notes cover this in full.
What happens when potassium reacts with water?
When potassium reacts with water, it fizzes violently, catches fire immediately with a purple flame and moves very fast. The Introduction to Group 1 Elements - The Alkali Metals notes cover this in full.
What is a halide?
A halide is an ionic compound formed when a halogen reacts with a metal, with the halogen as a negative ion such as Cl⁻, Br⁻ or I⁻. The Introduction to Group 7 Halogens notes cover this in full.
What happens when lithium reacts with water?
When lithium reacts with water, it fizzes gently, moves slowly across the water surface and dissolves. The Introduction to Group 1 Elements - The Alkali Metals notes cover this in full.