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General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(a)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    1 mark28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 2(a)(i): Define transition element. [1]

  2. Q2(a)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    1 mark28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 2(a)(ii): Explain why transition elements can form complex ions. [1]

  3. Q2(b)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    1 mark28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 2(b)(ii): Sketch the shape of a 3dxy orbital in Fig. 2.1. y z x Fig. 2.1 [1]

  4. Q6(a)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 6(a): Define a transition element. [1]

  5. Q7(a)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(a): Sketch the shape of a 3dxy orbital. z y x [1]

  6. Q7(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    2 marks28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(b)(i): Some transition elements and their compounds behave as catalysts. Explain why transition elements behave as catalysts. [2]
All 6 questions on General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 4, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): Define transition element. [1]
  2. June 2024, Paper 4, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Explain why transition elements can form complex ions. [1]
  3. June 2024, Paper 4, Q2(b)(ii) (1 mark): Sketch the shape of a 3dxy orbital in Fig. 2.1. y z x Fig. 2.1 [1]
  4. Specimen, Paper 4, Q6(a) (1 mark): Define a transition element. [1]
  5. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(a) (1 mark): Sketch the shape of a 3dxy orbital. z y x [1]
  6. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(b)(i) (2 marks): Some transition elements and their compounds behave as catalysts. Explain why transition elements behave as catalysts. [2]

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