Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemistry of transition elements

Chemistry of transition elements — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Complete the electronic configuration for a chromium atom. $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2$ \dots

(a(ii))[1]

State the two highest oxidation states commonly shown by chromium in its compounds.

(b(i))[2]

Six compounds or complexes, H, J, K, L, M and N, are produced when excess aqueous NH$_3$, aqueous NaOH and concentrated aqueous HCl are each added separately to different solutions containing Cu$^{2+}$(aq) or Co$^{2+}$(aq). State the colours of the following compounds or complexes: H, K and M.

(b(ii))[2]

Write the formulae for the following compounds or complexes: L and N.

(b(iii))[1]

State the appearance shown by compound J.

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