Transition elements — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

18 Element X has a high melting point and forms a green chloride. Where in the Periodic Table is X most likely to be found? A Group O B Group I C Group VII D Transition elements

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2005

18 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2006

17 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2009

17 Which three elements are all transition elements? A chlorine, bromine and iodine B helium, neon and argon C iron, cobalt and nickel D lithium, sodium and potassium

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010

15 Which three elements are all transition elements? A chlorine, bromine and iodine B helium, neon and argon C iron, cobalt and nickel D lithium, sodium and potassium

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2010

16 Which three elements are all transition elements? A chlorine, bromine and iodine B helium, neon and argon C iron, cobalt and nickel D lithium, sodium and potassium

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2010

18 The position in the Periodic Table of an element Q is shown. Q Which description of Q is correct? A It is green and has diatomic molecules. B It is soft and a good electrical conductor. C It is very dense and has a high melting point. D It reacts violently with cold water.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2011

22 The table gives information about four elements. Which element is most likely to be a transition metal? appearance of density (g / cm3) its compound A coloured 0.97 B coloured 7.2 C white 0.97 D white 7.2

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This question in 0653/11 May/June 2012

22 The diagram shows elements in part of the Periodic Table. The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements. I II III IV V VI VII 0 P S T Q U R Which statement about the elements shown is correct? A P and S are in the same group of the Periodic Table. B P is more reactive than Q. C R is likely to form coloured compounds. D T and U are halogens.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2012

22 The diagram shows elements in part of the Periodic Table. The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements. I II III IV V VI VII 0 P S T Q U R Which statement about the elements shown is correct? A P and S are in the same group of the Periodic Table. B P is more reactive than Q. C R is likely to form coloured compounds. D T and U are halogens.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2012

23 The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table. X Y What do elements X and Y have in common? 1 They form coloured compounds. 2 They can be used as catalysts. 3 They have low melting points. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2013

25 Element X reacts with chlorine to form a red-brown compound. chlorine excess chlorine element X heat Which row describes element X and its melting point? type of element melting point of X A alkali metal high B alkali metal low C transition element high D transition element low

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2013

23 Which statement about transition metals is not correct? A They are often used as catalysts. B They form colourless compounds. C They have high densities. D They have high melting points.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

24 Which statement about transition metals is not correct? A They are often used as catalysts. B They form colourless compounds. C They have high densities. D They have high melting points.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

25 P, Q, R and S are four different elements. P is a metal that floats on water. Q is a non-metal and its oxide is coloured. R is a dense metal. S has a green colour and its boiling point is –35 °C. Which row describes the elements? transition element non-transition element A P, R Q, S B P, R, S Q C Q, R P, S D R P, Q S

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2014

23 Chromium is a transition metal. Which properties are shown by chromium? 0 Oo WwW > high melting point v v v x low density v v x v acts as a catalyst v x v v key v/=yes X =no

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2015

23 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

23 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2015

23 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

24 Element X has a high density and is used as a catalyst. What is X? A carbon B sodium C sulfur D vanadium

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

23 Which statement describes a transition element? A a metal that forms white compounds B a metal with a high melting point C a metal with a low density D a non-metal that forms coloured compounds

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

23 What are two properties of transition metals? A act as catalysts and form white compounds B high densities and low boiling points C high melting points and form coloured compounds D low densities and their compounds act as catalysts

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2016

23 W, X, Y and Z are four metals. W forms a compound that is used to speed up chemical reactions. X forms coloured compounds. Y has a high melting point. Z has a low density. Which metals are transition elements? A W, X and Y B W and X only C X, Y and Z D Y and Z only

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

24 What is not a property of transition elements? A conduct electricity B form coloured compounds C high melting point D low density

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

23 Which row describes the properties of a transition element? melting electrical density point conductor A high high yes B high low no C low high no D low low yes

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2018

24 Which statement about transition metals is not correct? A They are often used as catalysts. B They form colourless compounds. C They have high densities. D They have high melting points.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2018

24 Which statement about transition metals is not correct? A They are often used as catalysts. B They form colourless compounds. C They have high densities. D They have high melting points.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2018

24 Which statement about transition metals is not correct? A They are often used as catalysts. B They form colourless compounds. C They have high densities. D They have high melting points.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2018

23 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018

23 Which bar chart shows the relative melting points of bromine, iron and potassium? A B Br2 Fe relative Fe relative K melting melting point point Br2 K C D Fe K relative Br2 relative Fe melting melting point point Br2 K

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

24 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

24 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

24 Element R reacts with chlorine to form a coloured ionic compound with the formula RCl 3. RCl 3 acts as a catalyst in some reactions. Which statement about element R is correct? A It conducts electricity only when molten. B It is a transition element. C It has a low melting point. D It has a low density.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

24 Ammonia, NH3, can be made by combining the gases nitrogen, N2, and hydrogen, H2. This reaction is slow. When element Y is added, the rate of reaction increases. What is Y? A Al B Fe C Rb D I2

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

24 Substance X is a coloured solid. Substance X acts as a catalyst for the reaction between zinc and dilute sulfuric acid. Molten X can be electrolysed. What is X? A a Group I compound B a Group I metal C a transition metal compound D a transition metal

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

24 Some physical properties of four elements are shown. Which element can act as a catalyst? melting point conductivity d ens ty i / C as a solid g / cm 3 A 98 good 0.97 B 113 poor 2.07 C 1455 good 8.9 D 1683 poor 2.32

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2020

22 What are properties of transition elements? 1 They can act as catalysts. 2 They only form white compounds. 3 They have high densities. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2021

22 Which row shows the properties of a transition element? melting electrical colour of catalytic point conductivity chloride properties A high high white no B high low white no C high high green yes D low low blue yes

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2021

22 Ruthenium is a transition element. Which row describes ruthenium? forms coloured can be used as compounds a catalyst A x x B x v Cc v x D Jv v key /=yes X=n0o

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2021

24 Which part of the Periodic Table contains elements that are used as catalysts? A Group I B Group VII C noble gases D transition metals

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

24 Which row describes a transition element? coloured acts as density compounds a catalyst A high no no B high yes yes C low no yes D low yes no

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2022

22 Which properties are shown by transition elements? 1 They form coloured compounds. 2 They have low melting points. 3 They have low densities. 4 They can act as catalysts. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

22 Element X has a high density and conducts electricity when solid and when molten. Where in the Periodic Table is element X placed? A Group 0 B Group I C halogens D transition elements

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

22 Element X has a high density and conducts electricity when solid and when molten. Where in the Periodic Table is element X placed? A Group 0 B Group I C halogens D transition elements

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2022

24 Cobalt is a transition element. What is a property of cobalt? A It often acts as a catalyst. B It forms white compounds. C It has a low density. D It is more reactive than Group I metals.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2023

23 Hydrogen peroxide decomposes slowly to produce water and oxygen. Element X and a compound of element X cause hydrogen peroxide to decompose more rapidly. What is the position of element X in the Periodic Table? A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2023

23 Hydrogen peroxide decomposes slowly to produce water and oxygen. Element X and a compound of element X cause hydrogen peroxide to decompose more rapidly. What is the position of element X in the Periodic Table? A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2023

22 What is a property of transition elements? A form only white compounds B high melting point C low density D poor conductor of heat

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2024

24 Which statement about transition elements is correct? A Their compounds are generally colourless. B Their compounds often act as catalysts. C They are metals with low densities. D They are non-metals with high melting points.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

23 Which statements about transition elements are correct? 1 They are in Group I of the Periodic Table. 2 They form coloured compounds. 3 They often act as catalysts. 4 They have low melting points. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2025

18 Which statement describes properties of a transition element? A It has a high melting point, a high density and forms a blue-green chloride. B It has a high melting point, a low density and forms a white chloride. C It has a low melting point, a low density and forms a green chloride. D It has a low melting point, a high density and forms a white chloride.

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Answer: A

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