Transition Metals Quiz
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1. Where in the periodic table are the transition metals found?
- A. In the centre, between Group 2 and Group 3
- B. On the far left, as Group 1
- C. On the far right, as Group 0
- D. Along the bottom row only
2. Which of the following is a correct pair of ions that iron can form?
- A. Fe⁺ and Fe²⁺
- B. Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺
- C. Fe³⁺ and Fe⁴⁺
- D. Fe²⁻ and Fe³⁻
3. A student sees a blue solution. Which transition metal ion is most likely present?
- A. Fe²⁺
- B. Fe³⁺
- C. Cu²⁺
- D. Zn²⁺
4. Which transition metal is used as the catalyst in the Haber process for making ammonia?
- A. Nickel
- B. Vanadium(V) oxide
- C. Iron
- D. Copper
5. A compound is named 'iron(III) chloride'. What does the Roman numeral (III) tell you?
- A. The compound contains 3 chlorine atoms only
- B. The iron ion in this compound carries a 3+ charge
- C. The reaction needed 3 steps to make the compound
- D. The compound was discovered in the 3rd century