TalbotHeath A2 Chemistry Transition Elements

Question 1

Which type of isomerism would this complex exhibit?

Accepted Answer

None

Question 2

The co-ordination number of this complex is...

Accepted Answer

6

Question 3

Which transition metal compound is used in the Contact process?

Accepted Answer

Vanadium (V) oxide

Question 4

A heterogenous catalyst is...

Accepted Answer

in a different state to the reactants

Question 5

The bond angle in this complex ion is...

Accepted Answer

109.5

Question 6

Which of these complex ions would you expect to be square planar shaped?

Accepted Answer

[Pt(NH3)4] 2+

Question 7

What colour is a solution of [Cr(NH3)6]3+ ?

Accepted Answer

Purple

Question 8

Which type of isomerism would this complex ion exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Cis-trans isomerism

Question 9

What colour is a solution of [CuCl4]2- ?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Question 10

Which is the correct electron configuration of a Cu2+ ion?

Accepted Answer

[Ar] 3d9

Question 11

In a complex ion, the molecules bonded to the central metal ion are known as...

Accepted Answer

ligands

Question 12

What colour is iron in the +2 oxidation state?

Accepted Answer

Pale green

Question 13

What colour is a solution of [Cu(H20)6]2+ ?

Accepted Answer

Deep blue

Question 14

What is the oxidation state of iron in Fe2O3?

Accepted Answer

+3

Question 15

Why is zinc not considered to be a transition metal?

Accepted Answer

It does not form ions with a partially filled d-orbital

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