Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Transition elements

Transition elements — practice question

This question focuses on metals and compounds of metals.
(a)[3]

State which two of these metals, A, B, C, D and E, are transition elements. Give two reasons for your answer using only the information in Table 4.1.

(b)[1]

Choose the metal chloride that does not dissolve in water. Tick (✓) one box. magnesium chloride potassium chloride silver chloride sodium chloride

(c(i))[1]

Complete Fig. 4.1 by writing these formulae on the diagram: Mg + Cl$_2$ ; MgCl$_2$.

(c(ii))[1]

Explain how Fig. 4.1 shows that the reaction is exothermic.

(d)[2]

Put the four metals in order of reactivity, with the least reactive metal first.

(e)[2]

Complete Table 4.3 to calculate the relative molecular mass of NiP$_4$F$_{12}$.

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