Compounds of the alkali metals

1 mark · Normal

Which compound is most likely to form a colourless solution in water?

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Correct option: Potassium chloride

Common mistakes: Selecting a transition metal compound

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct option: Potassium chloride

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Potassium chloride is a group 1 compound and forms a colourless solution in water. The other options are transition metal compounds and form coloured solutions.