Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Transition elements

Transition elements — practice question

Transition elements are able to show variable oxidation states. Which pair of compounds shows a transition element in two different oxidation states?

  • A$\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_3$ and $\text{Cr}_2(\text{SO}_4)_3$
  • B$\text{Cu}_2\text{O}$ and $\text{CuCO}_3$
  • C$\text{ZnS}$ and $\text{ZnSO}_4$
  • D$\text{NiO}$ and $\text{Ni(NO}_3)_2$

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