Transition Elements Uses

25 MCQs covering catalytic properties of transition elements and their compounds including the Haber process the Contact process catalytic converters and hydrogenation of oils.

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    What important function do transition metals and their compounds perform in many chemical reactions

    • AThey act as catalysts
    • BThey act as fuels
    • CThey act as solvents
    • DThey act as acids
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    Answer: A

    Transition metals and their compounds function as catalysts in many important chemical reactions.

  2. Question 2

    What can metals often do to substances on their surface

    • AAbsorb and activate them
    • BDestroy them completely
    • CConvert them into gases
    • DPrevent all reactions
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    Answer: A

    The source states that metals often absorb other substances on their surface and activate them.

  3. Question 3

    Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber process

    • AIron
    • BCopper
    • CSilver
    • DGold
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    Answer: A

    Iron is a transition metal used as a catalyst in the Haber process.

  4. Question 4

    What important substance is produced in the Haber process

    • AAmmonia
    • BSulphuric acid
    • CMargarine
    • DSodium chloride
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    Answer: A

    The Haber process produces ammonia.

  5. Question 5

    Which element is used as the catalyst in the reaction producing ammonia

    • AIron
    • BNickel
    • CPlatinum
    • DVanadium
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    Answer: A

    Iron acts as the catalyst in the Haber process.

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