Chemistry chapter 1 lesson 1: introduction to transition elements

Worksheet 1 question

Choose the correct answer:

1- The non- transition element that’s makes any alloy with most of 3d elements is
…………….
a- Al b- Sc c- Ti d- Ni
2- To dye the ceramics, …… oxide is used.
a- XO b- XO2 c- X2O5 d- X2O3
3- Bond between sulphate group with ….. Ion produced a compound that purifies
the drinking water.
a- Titanium b- Chromium C- Copper d- Zinc
4- After a period of time the plane takeoff its external body is made of aluminum
only …… happens.
a- The Al keeps its durability and the plane keeps its balance in the air.
b- The durability of the Al decreases and the plane keeps its balance in the
air.
c- The durability of the Al decreases and the plane unbalance in the air.
d- The durability of the Al increases then the plane completes the flight in the
air.
5- ……. Alloy is used in manufacturing of the electric devices that converts electric
energy to thermal energy.
a- Titanium and Al d- chrome and nickel c- copper and tin
b- Manganese and Al
6- Metals are covered with a layer of ….. To protect them from rust.
a- Zinc b- chromium c- nickel d- all the previous
7- To transfer electric current for a long distance, it is preferred to use a cable
made of the element …………
a- Zinc b- nickel c- copper d- iron

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8- Which of the following is applied on the main transition elements?
a- It’s located in the middle of the long periodic table and it consists of 10
vertical groups.
b- Its vertical columns numbers is equal to its vertical groups.
c- Its vertical columns numbers is less than to its vertical groups.
d- Its vertical columns numbers is more than to its vertical groups.
9- One of the following expresses the suitable choices for the catalyst in chemical
reaction.

10- The common element in the making of the following alloys ( the
manufacture of MIG fighter jets - the manufacture of space shuttles alloy - the
manufacture of soft drinks cans alloy ) is ………
a- Titanium b- Aluminum c- scandium d- manganese
11- ……… is adding to fish tank to kill parasites.
a- Sc2O3
b- V2O5
c- KMnO4
d- TiO2
12- Which of the following period 4 metals is commonly used in alloys with iron
as decorative plating on car headlamps and has compound that is used in the
tanning of leather?
a- Zinc b- Scandium c- cobalt d- chromium e- copper

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13- Which of the compounds that contains a period 4 metal is commonly used
as a catalyst?
a- Fe2O3 b- KMnO4 C- K2Cr(SO4) d- V2O5 e- NiSO4
14- Which of the following period 4 metal compounds is a well-known oxidizing
agent often used in chemistry laboratories?
a- KMnO4
b- TiO2
c- ZnO
d- Cr2(SO4)
15- Which period 4 metal is used in all of the following applications?
 MRI scanners.
 Food irradiation.
 Radiotherapy.
 High – strength magnets.
a- Cobalt b- zinc c- iron d- vanadium e- titanium
16- A catalyst was developed in the 1920s by American engineer Murray Raney
it’s used in the organic reaction of oils. What is the name of the d- block in
period 4 that’s makes up this catalyst?
a- Iron b- Nickel c- Cobalt d- titanium e- copper
17- Which of the following period 4 metals is the most likely to be found in the
electrical wiring in many homes?
a- Iron b-copper c- Cobalt d- titanium e- Nickel
18- Brass is an alloy of copper and ………
a- Zinc b-copper c- Tin d- titanium e- Nickel

19- The fuselage of an aircraft is made from an alloy the alloy mainly consists of
aluminum because it is (A) but pure aluminum is not used because it is too (B).
1- What correctly replaced (A) in the previous sentence?
a- Shiny b- brittle c- light d- soft e- denser
2- What correctly replaced (B) in the previous sentence?
a- Shiny b- brittle c- light d- soft e- denser

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20- Drink cans must be manufactured, stored, and transported in very large
quantities why is a manganese alloy of aluminum more suitable than
aluminum for the construction of drink cans?
a- Higher malleability.
b- Lower cost.
c- Higher strength.
d- Higher corrosion resistance.
e- Lower ductility.
21- The arrangement of a person’s teeth may be gradually altered by the
attachment of a fine wire framework, known as a dental brace. Dental braces
are commonly made of smart titanium alloys such as national.
1- What is the main advantage of titanium alloys over steel for this
application?
a- Lower density.
b- Great stiffness.
c- Great corrosion resistance.
d- Lower cost.
e- Greater malleability.
2- What is the main advantage of steel over titanium alloys for this
application?
a- Lower density.
b- Great stiffness.
c- Great corrosion resistance.
d- Lower cost.
e- Greater malleability.
22- Which of the following period 4 oxides is used as either a physical or a
chemical sunscreen in any types of commercial sunblock?
a- TiO2
b- CuO
c- V2O5
d- MnO2
e- Cr2 O3

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23- Brass and bronze are two decorative alloys that have been produced by
man for thousands of years. Which period 4 transition metal do bronze and
brass both contain?
a- Zinc b-copper c- Tin d- titanium e- Nickel
24- Which of the following period 4 metals is used for the purpose of battery
manufacturing?
a- Zinc metal b-copper c- cobalt metal d- titanium e- None of them
25- Certain alloys are used in armor plating due to their high strength,
resilience, and toughness. Which of the following period of the following
period 4 metals is present high percentages in these alloys that also contain
aluminum?
a- Nickel b- vanadium c- copper d- titanium e-cobalt
26- Hydrogenation of vegetables oils is a widely perform process in the food
industry to obtain margarine. Which of the following is used as a catalyst in
this process?
a- Iron b- Nickel c- Manganese d- vanadium
27- In the periodic table, the main transition elements start with group …….
a- IB b- IIIB C- IVB D- VB
28- D- Block contains …….. Vertical columns and ……… groups.
a- 5,10 b- 7,14 c- 10,10 d- 10,8
29- In d- block the number of groups is less than number of vertical columns by
………….
a- 1 b- 2 c- 3 d- 4
30- In the following figure, a part of one of transition series in the periodic
table, elements that are more similar in properties to each other than their
similarity to elements below them

a- A and F b- B and C C- E and F D- D and E

31- The forth transition series includes the elements in which the ……. Sublevel
is filled successively.
a- 3b b- 4b c- 5b d- 6b
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32- The second transition series contains ……. Elements.
a- 10 b- 9 c- 6 d- 11
33- In the main transition elements, the vertical groups that not take B letter
contains ……… elements.
a- 10 b- 12 c- 6 d- 11
34- In the first column in d – block , the elements are ended with configuration
…… and last column elements are ended with configuration ……
a- ns2 , (n-1)d5/ ns2 , (n-1)d5
b- ns1 , (n-1)d1/ ns2 , (n-1)d10
c- ns2 , (n-1)d1/ ns2 , (n+1)d10
d- ns2 , (n-1)d1/ ns2 , (n-1)d10
35- In nickel atom 3d-sublevel carries ……….. Unpaired electrons.
a- 8 b- 6 c- 2 d- 4
36- Which of the following elements its d- sublevel is half filled in atomic state?
a- 25Mn b- 24Cr c- 29Cu d- a and b are correct
37- In atomic state the pairing of electrons in 3d orbitals starts after ………
element.
a- 20Ca b- 25Mn c- 26Fe d- 29Cu
38- The number of elements of the 1st series that all its orbitals completely
filled except one orbital = …………. Elements.
a- 1 b- 2 c-3 d-4
39- X and Y are two elements from the 1st series in which d-sublevel have the
same number of electrons so X and Y may be ………
a- Atomic number 24 and 25.
b- Found in groups IB and IIB.
c- A and B are correct.
d- A and B are incorrect.

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40- Which choice represents the elements in transition series that is located
after 38Sr directly?

41- The element of configuration (36Kr) 5s2, 4d6, choose the incorrect sentence.
a- It is found in the 5th period.
b- It is found in the 8th column in periodic table.
c- It’s found in group VIB.
d- It is found in the 2nd transition series.
42- Locate an element from third transition series its configuration ended by d2
in atomic state.
a- Period 4 and group IIB.
b- Period 5 and group IVB.
c- Period 6 and group IVB.
d- Period 6 and group VIB.
43- Which of the following elements located in group IIIB?
a- (Ar); 4s2, 3d5.
b- (Ar); 4s1, 3d5.
c- (Ar); 4s2, 3d1.
d- (Ar); 4s2, 3d2
44- The highest number of unpaired electrons an element is located in group ….
a- IIIB.
b- IVB.
c- VB.
d- VIB.

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45- Study the following table then answer the following questions:

1- How many unpaired electrons in d-sublevel in the element which is located

before X in the same series?
2- How many unpaired electrons in d-sublevel in the element which is located
after W in the same series?
3- Write the electronic configuration of the element which is located above W
in the same column?
4- How many unpaired electrons in d-sublevel in the element which is located
below Z in the same column?
5- Choose from the table 2 elements are located in the same group and their
properties are different from other transition elements.
(X and Z – Y and W – Y and Z – X and W)
6- Which element is located in column 10 group VIII?
(X – Y – Z – W)
46- The element which its electrons are distributed in 7 sublevels and contain 3
electrons in d sublevel this element belongs to ……
a- The first transition series and group IIIB.
b- The second main transition series and group IVB.
c- The first main transition series and group VB.
d- The third transition series and group IIIB.