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Transition elements: CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Chemistry exam question on 8.4 Transition elements, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q23

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 23: Which statement describes a transition element? It is a dull grey metal that only forms white compounds. A B It is a high-density metal with a high melting poin

  2. Q29

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 29: Some information about four elements, P, Q, R and S, is shown. melting point density colour of in g/cm3 in °C chloride P 1247 7.43 pink Q 1410 2.33 white R 1910

  3. Q4(e)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    1 mark8.4 Transition elements
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 4(e)(i): Choose from the list the element that is most likely to be used as the catalyst. Draw a circle around your chosen answer. calcium carbon copper sodium sulfur

  4. Q21

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 21: Which row describes the properties of a typical transition element? melting point forms coloured can act as a compounds catalyst A high no no B high yes yes C l

  5. Q22

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 22: Which row describes the properties of a typical transition element? melting point variable oxidation can act as a number catalyst A high no no B high yes yes C

  6. Q3(d)

    Specimen · Paper 3

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    Specimen Paper 3, question 3(d): Cobalt is a transition element. Lithium is a Group I element. Describe two ways in which the properties of cobalt differ from those of lithium. 1 2 [2]

  7. Q3(a)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    2 marks8.4 Transition elements
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 3(a): State two other chemical properties of transition elements which make them different from Group I elements. 1 2 [2]
All 7 questions on Transition elements, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q23 (1 mark): Which statement describes a transition element? It is a dull grey metal that only forms white compounds. A B It is a high-density metal with a high melting poin
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q29 (1 mark): Some information about four elements, P, Q, R and S, is shown. melting point density colour of in g/cm3 in °C chloride P 1247 7.43 pink Q 1410 2.33 white R 1910
  3. June 2024, Paper 4, Q4(e)(i) (1 mark): Choose from the list the element that is most likely to be used as the catalyst. Draw a circle around your chosen answer. calcium carbon copper sodium sulfur
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q21 (1 mark): Which row describes the properties of a typical transition element? melting point forms coloured can act as a compounds catalyst A high no no B high yes yes C l
  5. Specimen, Paper 2, Q22 (1 mark): Which row describes the properties of a typical transition element? melting point variable oxidation can act as a number catalyst A high no no B high yes yes C
  6. Specimen, Paper 3, Q3(d) (2 marks): Cobalt is a transition element. Lithium is a Group I element. Describe two ways in which the properties of cobalt differ from those of lithium. 1 2 [2]
  7. Specimen, Paper 4, Q3(a) (2 marks): State two other chemical properties of transition elements which make them different from Group I elements. 1 2 [2]

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