Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Properties of metals

Properties of metals — practice question

Iron and copper belong to the transition elements. They are malleable, and they are good conductors of heat and electricity.
(a)[3]

State three further physical properties of iron.

(b(i))[1]

State in which test-tube, M, N, O or P, the iron nail is most likely to rust.

(b(ii))[1]

From the list, choose the compound present in rust. Tick ($\checkmark$) one box. anhydrous iron(III) oxide anhydrous iron(III) sulfate hydrated iron(III) chloride hydrated iron(III) oxide

(c)[1]

State one more reason copper is used for electrical wiring.

(d)[2]

When copper(II) oxide reacts with hydrochloric acid, complete the word equation for this reaction: copper(II) oxide + hydrochloric acid → [BLANK] + [BLANK].

(e)[1]

Copper can be made by heating copper(II) oxide in hydrogen. $\text{CuO} + \text{H}_2 \rightarrow \text{Cu} + \text{H}_2\text{O}$. Describe how this equation shows that copper(II) oxide is reduced.

(f)[2]

The list shows five metals: aluminium, copper, gold, magnesium, potassium. Arrange these metals in order of reactivity. Put the most reactive metal at the top.

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