Physical Properties

Question 1

What are the PHYSICAL properties of Group I (Alkali) Metals?

Answer 1

Soft – can be cut with a knife
Low density – float on water
Low melting and boiling points

Question 2

What are the PHYSICAL properties of Group II (Alkaline earth) metals?

Answer 2

They are harder than Group I metals, have a higher density than Group I metals and have
higher melting and boiling points than Group I metals.

Question 3

What are the PHYSICAL properties of Transition Metals?

Answer 3

Strong
High melting points and boiling points (except Mercury, which is a liquid at room
temperature)
High density

Question 4

What are the PHYSICAL properties of Group VII (Halogens)?

Answer 4

Are colourful elements
Are poisonous
Have low melting and boiling points

Question 5

What are the PHYSICAL properties of Group 0/8 (Noble Gases) elements?

Answer 5

Colourless gases at room temperature

Form monatomic molecules