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Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only)

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Describe the observations when sodium reacts with cold water.

A
  • Sinks as a solid block
  • Remains stationary
  • Glows brightly as oxygen is produced
B
  • Melts into a ball
  • Dashes across the surface
  • Fizzes rapidly as hydrogen is produced
C
  • Melts into a thin film
  • Moves slowly beneath the surface
  • Reacts silently as oxygen is produced
D
  • Forms a white precipitate
  • Dashes across the bottom
  • Fizzes rapidly as chlorine is produced

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Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only) Flashcards

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25 flashcards on AQA A Level Chemistry Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only): the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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