Transition elements — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

12 The positions of four elements are shown on the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element forms a coloured oxide? A B C D

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Answer: D

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11 The element technetium, Tc (proton number 43), does not exist in nature. From its position in the Periodic Table, which description of technetium is most likely to be correct? A It is a brittle solid of low melting point. B It is a metal with a high melting point. C It is a soft, very reactive metal. D It is an unreactive gas.

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Answer: B

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11 Transition metals are found in the middle of the Periodic Table. Which properties are associated with transition metals? form coloured low melting high density compounds point A yes yes no B yes no yes C no yes yes D yes yes yes

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Answer: A

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11 Transition metals are found in the middle of the Periodic Table. Which properties are associated with transition metals? form coloured low melting high density compounds point A yes yes no B yes no yes C no yes yes D yes yes yes

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Answer: A

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13 Which row describes a transition element? often acts conduction of melting point as a catalyst electricity A high no good B high yes good C high yes poor D low no poor

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Answer: B

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13 Which row describes a transition element? often acts conduction of melting point as a catalyst electricity A high no good B high yes good C high yes poor D low no poor

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Answer: B

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11 Metal element X has a high melting point. It does not react with cold water. The chloride salt of X is soluble in water forming a blue solution. What is another property of X? A it can be cut with a knife B it does not conduct electricity C it floats on water D it is a catalyst

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Answer: D

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11 Metal element X has a high melting point. It does not react with cold water. The chloride salt of X is soluble in water forming a blue solution. What is another property of X? A it can be cut with a knife B it does not conduct electricity C it floats on water D it is a catalyst

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Answer: D

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14 Which row describes the properties of a transition element? melting point density colour of compounds / C g/cm 3 A –210 0.0011 one oxide is brown, but most compounds are colourless B 98 0.97 all the compounds are white C 328 11.34 the iodide is yellow, but most compounds are white D 1535 7.86 most compounds are either green or brown

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Answer: D

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13 Some properties of an element are listed. ● high density ● high melting point ● forms coloured compounds ● can act as a catalyst Where in the Periodic Table is the element placed? A Group VIII B Group I C Group VII D transition elements

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Answer: D

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15 Which row describes a transition element? often acts conduction melting point as a catalyst of electricity A high no good B high yes good C high yes poor D low no poor

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Answer: B

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15 Which row describes a transition element? often acts conduction melting point as a catalyst of electricity A high no good B high yes good C high yes poor D low no poor

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Answer: B

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14 Which statement describes the properties of transition elements? A They have high densities and high melting points. B They have high densities and low melting points. C They have low densities and high melting points. D They have low densities and low melting points.

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Answer: A

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