Lesson 4.1.3.2

4.1.3.2 Typical properties Quiz: AQA Chemistry, Unit 1

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  1. What feature is commonly exhibited by ions of transition elements?

    • Zero charge
    • Negative charge
    • Constant charge
    • Different charges
  2. What visual characteristic is typical of transition metal compounds?

    • Colourless
    • Transparent
    • Coloured
    • White only
  3. Transition elements are often useful as:

    • Halogens
    • Fuels only
    • Noble gases
    • Catalysts
  4. Which of these transition metals is named in the specification?

    • Chromium
    • Fluorine
    • Potassium
    • Helium
  5. Which transition element is frequently used as a catalyst in industrial processes?

    • Iron
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Calcium
  6. Which property is NOT typical of transition metal compounds?

    • Catalytic activity
    • Coloured ions
    • Always colourless
    • Variable charges
  7. Which feature means a transition element may form more than one type of ion?

    • Full outer shells
    • Single outer electron
    • Variable ion charges
    • Covalent bonds only
  8. What is the primary role of transition metals in industrial processes?

    • Acting as catalysts
    • Increasing hardness
    • Preventing oxidation
    • Lowering density
  9. What general property is shown by a green transition metal compound?

    • Coloured compounds
    • High reactivity
    • Low melting point
    • Fixed oxidation
  10. Which characteristic feature is shown by iron compounds?

    • Single fixed charge
    • Non-catalytic nature
    • Always colourless ions
    • Variable ion charges
  11. Which element is listed as an example of a transition metal with coloured compounds?

    • Argon
    • Chlorine
    • Copper
    • Helium
  12. Which metal acts as a catalyst in the Haber process?

    • Calcium
    • Iron
    • Sodium
    • Copper
  13. What is a characteristic feature of transition metal ions?

    • Multiple ion charges
    • Neutral electrical charge
    • Negative overall charge
    • Single fixed charge
  14. Why do copper(II) ions appear coloured in solution?

    • Light absorption
    • Magnetic reflection
    • Thermal radiation
    • Radioactive emission
  15. Which term describes a substance that speeds up reactions without being consumed?

    • Solvent
    • Reactant
    • Catalyst
    • Inhibitor
  16. Which group of metals is known for forming coloured compounds and variable charges?

    • Alkaline earth metals
    • Noble gases
    • Transition elements
    • Alkali metals
  17. How do transition metal compounds generally differ from Group 1 compounds?

    • Often coloured
    • Always gases
    • Radioactive
    • Extremely soft
  18. What name is given to metals with coloured ions, variable charges and catalytic properties?

    • Transition metals
    • Metalloids
    • Halogens
    • Noble gases
  19. What chemical advantage is provided by transition metals having variable ion charges?

    • Decreased density
    • Multiple compound types
    • Reduced atomic mass
    • Lower boiling points
  20. Which property is characteristic of typical transition elements?

    • Conduct electricity as solids
    • High reactivity with water
    • Coloured compounds
    • Low melting points

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