Transition Metals And Their Uses Quiz

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Transition metals, easily summed up as any element in the d-block of the periodic table, are known as such because chemically, they show variable valency and a strong tendency to form coordination compounds, as many of their compounds are coloured.

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1.

What is the catalyst in the Haber process?
- A.
  
  Nickel
- B.
  
  Gold
- C.
  
  Silver
- D.
  
  Iron
2.

Which metal is used to harden oils when making margarine?
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Gold
- C.
  
  Siver
- D.
  
  Sodium
- E.
  
  Nickel
3.

Gold is used in dental work because .....
- A.
  
  It is sonorous
- B.
  
  It is expensive
- C.
  
  It is strong
- D.
  
  It is fairly unreactive
- E.
  
  It is a good conductor of electricity
4.

Copper compounds are
- A.
  
  Blue
- B.
  
  Pale Green
- C.
  
  Orange/Brown
- D.
  
  Colourless
- E.
  
  Green
5.

A precipitate is a ....
- A.
  
  Liquid
- B.
  
  Gas
- C.
  
  Solid
- D.
  
  Gel
- E.
  
  Vapour
6.

Where on the table do you find the transition elements?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  The small white square at the top
- E.
  
  Nowhere
7.

Copper is the most used transition metal because....
- A.
  
  It is cheap
- B.
  
  It is strong and cheap
- C.
  
  It is strong and a good conductor of electricity
- D.
  
  It can be used as a bracelet to help people with stiff joints
- E.
  
  It is sonorous
8.

The symbol for Gold is
- A.
  
  Au
- B.
  
  Ag
- C.
  
  Ni
- D.
  
  G
- E.
  
  Go
9.

Precipitates are formed when transition metal compounds react with ....
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Sodium solution
- C.
  
  Sodium hydroxide
- D.
  
  Water
- E.
  
  Ammonia
10.

Which gas is given off when metal carbonates decompose thermally?
- A.
  
  Carbon dioxide
- B.
  
  Oxygen
- C.
  
  Nitrogen
- D.
  
  Hydrogen