Properties of Transition Elements

25 MCQs covering transition elements their position in the periodic table physical properties variable oxidation states coloured compounds malleability ductility and catalytic uses in industrial processes.

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    Which groups contain the transition elements

    • AGroups 1 to 2
    • BGroups 3 to 12
    • CGroups 13 to 18
    • DGroup 18 only
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    Answer: B

    The source identifies elements from group 3 to group 12 as transition elements.

  2. Question 2

    Which block contains the transition elements

    • As-block
    • Bp-block
    • Cd-block
    • Df-block
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    Answer: C

    Transition elements are described as d block elements in the source.

  3. Question 3

    Where are transition elements located in the modern periodic table

    • AAt the left side
    • BAt the centre
    • CAt the far right
    • DOnly at the bottom
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    Answer: B

    Transition elements are located at the centre of the modern periodic table.

  4. Question 4

    What type of elements are transition elements

    • ANon-metals
    • BMetals
    • CNoble gases
    • DHalogens
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    Answer: B

    All transition elements are metals according to the source.

  5. Question 5

    What is a general physical property of transition metals

    • AThey are often hard
    • BThey are always gases
    • CThey have very low density
    • DThey are always soft
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    Answer: A

    Transition elements are often hard metals with higher densities.

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