Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Transition elements

Transition elements — practice question

Transition elements occur in the central section of the Periodic Table.
(a(i))[2]

State what is meant by the term isotopes.

(a(ii))[1]

State the nucleon number of manganese.

(a(iii))[3]

Complete the table to show the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in a $^{52}_{24}\text{Cr}^{3+}$ ion.

(b(i))[2]

Give the colours of the following hydrated salts. • hydrated copper(II) sulfate • hydrated cobalt(II) chloride

(b(ii))[2]

State two other chemical properties of transition elements.

(c(i))[1]

Explain why transition elements and Group I elements conduct electricity.

(c(ii))[1]

State the property that describes a material which can be hammered into shape.

(d)[2]

Describe two other ways in which the physical properties of transition elements differ from Group I elements.

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