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Transition elements: properties and uses
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following is a characteristic property of transition elements?

  1. A. They form ions with only one fixed oxidation state
  2. B. They have low melting points compared to Group 1 metals
  3. C. They form coloured compounds in solution
  4. D. They react vigorously with cold water
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✓ Answer: CC. They form coloured compounds in solution
Transition elements characteristically form coloured compounds because their ions have partially filled d-orbitals that allow d-d electron transitions absorbing visible light. Group 1 metals react vigorously with cold water, not transition metals. Transition elements have high melting points and can exhibit multiple oxidation states.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which transition element is used as a catalyst in the Contact process for the manufacture of sulfuric acid?

  1. A. Iron
  2. B. Nickel
  3. C. Vanadium(V) oxide
  4. D. Manganese(IV) oxide
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✓ Answer: CC. Vanadium(V) oxide
Vanadium(V) oxide (V₂O₅) is the catalyst used in the Contact process to oxidise sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide. It works by cycling between V⁵⁺ and V⁴⁺ oxidation states, demonstrating the typical transition element property of variable oxidation states enabling catalytic activity.
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