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

Chemistry of transition elements — practice question

Manganese, chromium and ruthenium are each transition elements.
(a)[1]

Explain the meaning of a transition element.

(b(i))[1]

Describe the colour change observed when excess $\text{Sn}^{2+}$(aq) is added separately to • dilute acidified $\text{MnO}_{4}^{-}$(aq) (from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_), and • dilute acidified $\text{Cr}_{2}\text{O}_{7}^{2-}$(aq) (from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_).

(b(ii))[1]

Write an equation to show the reaction between $\text{Sn}^{2+}$(aq) and acidified $\text{Cr}_{2}\text{O}_{7}^{2-}$(aq).

(c(i))[1]

State what a co-ordination number of six means.

(c(ii))[1]

State the formula of X, including its charge.

(c(iii))[3]

Draw the two isomeric forms of X. Your diagrams should show the three-dimensional shapes of the two isomers and the way each ligand is attached to the central ruthenium ion.

(c(iv))[1]

Suggest the type of isomerism shown by X.

(c(v))[3]

Explain where the colour in a transition element complex such as X comes from.

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