Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Transition elements

Transition elements — practice question

Iron is a representative transition element. Iron: • functions as a catalyst • produces coloured compounds • shows more than one oxidation state.
(a)[2]

Name one important industrial process in which iron is used as a catalyst, and name the product formed in this process. process product formed

(b(i))[1]

What colour does this precipitate have?

(b(ii))[3]

Write the ionic equation for this reaction, with state symbols.

(c(i))[1]

What role does potassium manganate(VII) play in this reaction?

(c(ii))[1]

What condition has to be used for this reaction to take place?

(c(iii))[1]

In electron-transfer terms, what happens to the iron(II) ions in this reaction?

(c(iv))[1]

State the colour change observed in this reaction. from purple to

(d)[2]

Deduce the charge on the iron ion in each compound below. $\text{FeF}_3$ $\text{Fe(NO}_3)_3$

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