CHAPTER 1 REVISION QUESTIONS
Chapter 1: Transition elements [Al-Gomhoriah Questions]
MCQ questions:
1- A transition element X is located in period n, which of the following
expresses the electronic configuration of the X ion at its maximum oxidation
state?
a) ns2 (n – 1) dn+1
b) (n – 1) s2 (n – 1) p6
c) ns0 ndn+1
d) ns2 np6
2- Which of the following pairs of compounds have cations that have the same
number of unpaired electrons in d orbitals?
a) MnO2 and FeCl2
b) ScCl3 and VSO4
c) NiSO4 and Ti (NO3)2
d) FeCl2 and CuCl2
3- Which of the following represents the electronic configuration of a transition
element ion?
a) X+3: (Ne) 3s2, 3p6
b) Y+3: (Ar) 3d10
c) Z+3: (He) 2s2, 2p6
d) W+3: (Kr) 4d10
4- In which of the following compounds the oxidation state of the transition
element ion doesn’t equal the group number?
a) MnO4-
b) Cr2O7-2
c) VO4-3
d) FeO4-2
5- A transition element its electronic configuration ends by nsn – 2 (n – 1) dn + 1,
then this element is located in group no:
a) VIIB b) VIII c) VB d) IVB
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6- 2 elements X and Y fall in the transition series whose number = (n – 2), some
of their compounds are used as fungicides, the electronic distribution of the 2
elements ends as follows:
a) (n – 2) dX, (n – 2) d2X
b) ndX, nd2X
c) ndX, nd5X
d) (n – 2) dX, (n – 2) d5X
7- A main transition element X, one of its oxidation states (X+3) causes that the
3d-sublevel contains 2 electrons, all the following compounds are colored
except ………….
a) XCl4
b) X2O3
c) XSO4
d) X2(SO4)5
8- An element X of the first transition series and all of its compounds are
paramagnetic, which of the following expresses the oxidized form of element
X?
a) X2O5
b) X2O
c) X+4
d) X-2
9- Using the following equations:
H2O2 + I- → H2O + IO-
H2O2 + IO- → H2O + O2 + I-
Which of the following can be a catalyst?
a) IO-
b) I-
c) H2O2
d) O2
10- Which of the following when reacting with iron, changes the magnetic
moment of iron?
a) HNO3 (aq. b) HCl (aq. c) H2SO4 (aq. d) S (s
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11- Using the following diagram:
B +Z (g X (s +Y (s A
∆ ∆
If (X, Y and Z) are elements, which of the following could be A and B?
a) A: FeCl3, B: Fe3O4
b) A: FeS, B: FeSO4
c) A: FeS, B: Fe3O4
d) A: FeSO4, B: FeCl2
12- To convert the yellow iron ore into a stable iron compound the following
processes are performed respectively:
a) thermal decomposition, heating with CO at 7500C, adding diluted HCl.
b) thermal decomposition, heating with hydrogen at 6450C, adding diluted sulphuric acid.
c) roasting, reduction at the blast furnace, reaction with sulphur.
d) roasting, adding conc. hydrochloric acid.
13- In the following diagram:
a) The product of reduction of B can react with diluted acids.
b) A is a very stable salt of iron.
c) B is a compound can be oxidized into black compound.
d) C is a salt of +2 oxidation state of iron.
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14- 3 iron oxides A, B and C
A is produced from the reaction between iron and steam.
B is black and reacts with diluted acids.
C isn’t oxidized.
Which of the following is correct?
a) A is used in plants
b) C can be reduced to iron
c) B is mixed oxide
d) B is used as a strong magnet
15- X, Y and Z are 3 elements:
X is used as a catalyst in conversion of water gas to liquid fuel.
Y one of its alloys resists the effect of acids.
Z is used as a source of reducing agent in blast furnace.
All the following are correct except …………
a) the combination of X and Z forms interstitial alloy.
b) X and Y form an alloy similar to stainless steel in type.
c) mixing X and Z forms an alloy produced from electric furnace.
d) X and Z can form alloy with chemical formula X3Z.
16- The following table shows the values of successive ionization potentials for
an element X of the first transition series:
Element Ionization potential (KJ/mole)
Transition series Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh
X 4,500 6,300 12,300 14,500
The formula of the oxide of the next element Y in the series that repels the
external magnetic field is ……………
a) YO2
b) YO3
c) Y2O3
d) Y2O5
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17- In the following reaction: XYO3 + H2SO4 → YO2 + XSO4 + H2O
If element X its alloy is used for a medical purpose, element Y its alloy is used
in the aircraft industry. Which of the following can be X and Y?
a) X: Ti, Y: Al
b) X: Fe, Y: Al
c) X: Fe, Y: Ti
d) X: Ti, Y: Fe
18- The opposite table represents a part which is cut from the periodic table of
d-block. It was found that the similarity in the properties of (X) and (Y) is
more than that of (X) and (Z). Which of the following choices is correct?
X Y
Z R
a) X is located in column 3 of the periodic table.
b) X is located in column 10 of the periodic table.
c) Y is located in column 8 of the periodic table.
d) Y is located in column 9 of the periodic table.
19- In the following reaction: XCl4 + 2Mg → X + 2MgCl2
If the number of unpaired electrons in an X ion increases as a result of the
reaction and its number becomes 2, which of the following may be X?
a) V
b) Ni
c) Ti
d) CO
20- The element (X) is a transition element lies in the fourth period, it has high
reactivity with water and one possible oxidation state, it’s possible to form all
the following compounds except ………….
a) X2O3
b) XCl2
c) X2(Cr2O7)3
d) XPO4
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21- A student carried out a study to identify the properties of some elements
from the first transition series and noted the following:
Element (A): resists the effect of atmospheric air.
Element (B): replaces hydrogen of water.
Element (C): is used in manufacturing of electricity pylons.
Element (D): is the second most abundant element on earth among this series.
Arrange the previous elements according to their ability of attraction to an
external magnet.
a) A>C>D>B
b) B>D>A>C
c) D>C>B>A
d) C>A>B>D
22- In the following reaction: 2XO + 3Y2O3 → X2O5 + 6YO
If X and Y are 2 elements of the first transition series, all Y compounds are
paramagnetic, X has reached its maximum oxidation state. Which of the
following happens to the number of unpaired electrons in X and Y ions as a
result of the reaction?
a) Decrease in X ion, increase in Y ion.
b) Increase in both X and Y ions.
c) Decrease in both X and Y ions.
d) Increase in X ion, decrease in Y ion.
23- In the following reaction:
X (s + 4HNO3 (L → X (NO3)2 (aq. + 2H2O (L + 2NO2 (g
If you know that the number of unpaired electrons of element X hasn’t
changed as a result of the reaction, element X may be …………
a) Fe
b) Cu
c) Sc
d) Cr
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24- Which of the following would you expect to have a third ionization
potential higher than the normal graduation?
a) V
b) Fe
c) Cr
d) Mn
25- An element (X) of d-block elements lies in the fourth period; it’s a
diamagnetic element and has only one oxidation state used in brass alloy then
this element is ……………
a) used as an anodic protection for iron.
b) reduced when it’s connected with lead in electric cells.
c) corroded faster than magnesium by the effect of atmospheric air.
d) it’s found in the earth’s crust by a greater proportion than titanium.
26- A transition element X can form a compound X2O, the general electronic
configuration of the column containing element X is ………….
a) ns2, (n – 1) d10
b) ns2, (n – 1) d1
c) ns1, (n – 1) d10
d) ns2, (n – 1) d9
27- Element (M) its 3d sub-level contains 1 electron in atomic state; all the
following are correct for this element except ………….
a) it’s considered the first main transitional element.
b) it can form compounds (MSO4 and MCl3).
c) all its compounds repel magnets.
d) it reacts with water and gives a gas burn with pop sound.
28- The number of completely filled sub-levels in the transition elements of the
second transition series is equal to ……….
a) 9
b) 7
c) 8
d) 10
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29- An element in the 1st transition series has only 1 oxidation state and
completely filled 3d sub-level in the atomic state, all the following are correct
about that element except …………
a) used as an anodic cover for iron.
b) all its compounds repel with magnet.
c) it’s the last transition element in series.
d) the metal sulphide is used in the manufacture of illuminating paints.
30- The element (X) prefers to form the oxide (XO) so, the element (X) could be
a) Ti22
b) Fe26
c) Mn25
d) Y39
31- 2 transition elements (X and Y). The electronic configuration for (X+2) ion
is (18Ar): 3d6 and for (Y+3) ion is (18Ar): 3d7. What is the electronic
configuration of the (Z) ion located between these 2 elements in the periodic
table in the +4-oxidation state.
a) (18Ar): 3d4
b) (18Ar): 3d6
c) (18Ar): 3d7
d) (18Ar): 3d5
32- If the pairing of electrons in the 3d sub-level starts from element (A), which
of the following choices represents this element?
a) It’s used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils.
b) Belongs to the same group as the element next to it.
c) Resists the impact of air.
d) It has the highest oxidation state.
33- 2 transition elements (X and Y) of the first transition series if you know
that element (X) has a higher density than element (Y). Element (Y) has a
maximum oxidation state of +4 and the interval between them in the periodic
table is 3 columns, which of the following statements is false?
a) Element (X) has 4 unpaired electrons.
b) The atomic radius of element (Y) is greater than that of element (X).
c) The atomic number of element (X) is greater than element (Y).
d) Elements (X and Y) have the same magnetic moment.
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34- Zinc 30Zn and copper 29Cu are different in all of the following except ……
a) the period number and series number in the periodic table.
b) they have an unexpected electron configuration.
c) they are attracted to the magnet in the +2-oxidation state.
d) they are considered transitional elements.
35- A main transition element, one of its oxidation states (X+5) causes the sub-
level (d) to be empty so, it’s difficult to obtain the compound.
a) X2O5
b) XO
c) XO3
d) XO2
36- Which of the following statements is correct?
a) MnO can be oxidized easily to Mn2O3.
b) FeSO4 can be oxidized easily to Fe2(SO4)3.
c) KMnO4 is a stronger reducing agent.
d) Manganese has higher density than iron.
37- The ions of electronic structure (Ar): 3d4 are …………
a) Mn+2/CO+2
b) Fe+3/Cr+3
c) Cr+2/Mn+3
d) Fe+2/Mn+3
38- In all the following compounds, the ion of the transition element has the
same number of unpaired electrons except …………
a) V2O3
b) COF3
c) Ni (SO4)2
d) Na2Cr2O3
39- 2 successive transition elements (X and Y) from 1st transition series, if the
compound XCl3 is diamagnetic the compound YCl3 would be ………
a) paramagnetic and colorless
b) paramagnetic and colored.
c) diamagnetic and colored.
d) diamagnetic and colorless.
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40- Which of the following compound solutions can absorb green color?
a) CuSO4
b) FeCl3
c) Zn (NO3)2
d) CoSO4
41- In which of the following compounds the electronic configuration of the
transition metal ion is (18Ar): 3d4?
a) MnCl3
b) KMnO4
c) MnO2
d) MnSO4
42- 2 successive elements (X and Y) from the first transition series, if the
element (Y) is the last element that can lose all of 4s and 3d electrons so, which
of the following is correct?
a) The compound Y can be used in the manufacture of dyes.
b) XSO4 is the most stable compound of the element X.
c) YSO4 is difficult to be oxidized to Y2(SO4)3.
d) KXO4 can be used as antiseptic.
43- A transition metal X, the electronic configuration of its X+2 ion is (36Kr): 4d2
so, its compound formula that doesn’t exist in the nature is ………….
a) XCO3
b) XO2
c) XBr3
d) X (HCO3)5
44- 2 elements (39Z and 48Y) all the following about these elements is correct
except ………….
a) Y is transition while Z isn’t.
b) both (Z+3) and (Y+2) solutions are colorless.
c) Z can react with water.
d) both (Z) and (Y) have only 1 oxidation state.
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45- The following table shows the values of the atomic masses for 4 consecutive
elements (A, B, C, and D) of the first transition series:
Element A B C D
Atomic mass 47.9 51 52 54.9
Which of the following choices is correct?
a) The atomic radius is graduated the same as the atomic mass.
b) The density graduation is the same as the atomic mass graduation.
c) The elements are iron, cobalt, nickel and copper.
d) The atomic number is graduated opposite to the atomic mass graduation.
46- 2 successive transition elements (X and Y) from the first main transition
series, if they have the same number of electrons in 3d-sub-level. All the
following are correct except ……….
a) the density element (Y) is larger than that of the element (X).
b) atomic mass of element (Y) is larger than that of the element (X).
c) both have equal number of unpaired electrons.
d) in both the maximum oxidation state is formed by losing all 4s and 3d electrons.
47- All the following have the same number of unpaired electrons in both
atomic state and oxidation state (+2) except …………….
a) 29Cu
b) 28Ni
c) 24Cr
d) 23V
48- Transition element (X) is located in fourth column of d-block; the oxide at
which repel with the external magnetic field is …………….
a) XO2
b) XO3
c) X2O3
d) X2O5
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49- The following graph shows the number of
electrons in 3d sub-level of 4 transition elements
in their atomic states, which of the following is
correct?
a) C, all its compounds are paramagnetic.
b) B is used as a catalyst in Haber Bosch method.
c) A, represents only manganese.
d) D, its compound is used as antiseptic.
50- The electronic configuration of transition element ion (X+3) is 4s0, 3d2; so,
the number of unpaired electrons of the element follows (X) directly in its
series in atomic state equals ……………
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 3
51- 2 elements (40A and 28B) are different in …………
a) the number of unpaired electrons in atomic state.
b) having several oxidation states.
c) both are colored at oxidation state (+2) solution.
d) period number in the periodic table.
52- If the electronic configuration of Cr ends with 3dx, then the electron
configuration at which the pairing of electrons begins in the 7th period ends
with which of the following choices?
a) 6dx
b) 5dx+1
c) 6dx+1
d) 4dx
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53- The opposite graph shows the activation
energy of a certain reaction, what is the value
of ∆H for this reaction?
a) 80KJ/mole
b) 190KJ/mole
c) – 80KJ/mole
d) 50KJ/mole
54- Transition metal A, the electronic configuration of its A+3 ion is (Kr36): 5s0,
4d2, which of the following compounds is difficult to occur in the nature for this
metal?
a) A (NO3)3
b) ASO4
c) A (CO3)3
d) AO2
55- A transition element (X) from the first transition series has 1 oxidation
state, which of the following choices expresses one of the possible (X)
compounds?
a) XSO4
b) XCl
c) XPO4
d) XO2
56- A transition element (X) one of its compounds is used as a fungicide, and its
maximum oxidation state doesn’t exceed its group number, therefore ……….
a) the element follows, it can lose all 4s and 3d electrons.
b) compound XO2 is used as an oxidizing agent in the dry cell.
c) element (X) can form an alloy with tin called bronze.
d) the element that precedes it has five unpaired electrons in its atomic state.
57- 3 successive transition elements (X, Y and Z) in the periodic table if (Y) is
used as a catalyst in converting reducing agent in Midrex furnace into liquid
fuel, so, ………….
a) X2(SO4)3 is difficult to be converted into XSO4.
b) Z2(SO4)3 is easily to be converted into Z(SO4)2.
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c) X, Y and Z belong to the same group.
d) ZSO4 is a colorless solution.
58- The following graph shows the
graduation of the radius of the
transition elements in the 4th
period, so, the element that is used
as a catalyst in the hydrogenation
of oils is ………….
a) E
b) C
c) D
d) H
59- A transition element its 3d sub-level has one unpaired electron in the
oxidation state (+2); which of the following is correct for this element?
a) It has oxidation state higher than the number of its group in the periodic table.
b) It’s diamagnetic in oxidation state (+3).
c) It’s a chemically active element.
d) All its compound solutions are colorless.
60- All the following compounds are attracted to the external magnetic field
except …………
a) ScCl3
b) Ni2O3
c) MnO2
d) FeCl2
61- Which of the following is the number of unpaired electrons in manganese
ion in potassium manganate K2MnO4?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 5
d) 3
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62- A transition element is located in period n, all its compounds are
paramagnetic, which of the following expresses the electronic configuration of
its maximum oxidation state?
a) ns2, np6
b) nd6
c) (n – 1) s2, (n – 1) p6
d) (n – 1) d6
63- 3 elements (X, Y and Z) located in the beginning of the 1st transition series
but not ordered, if the arrangement of atomic radii is (X<Y<Z), which of the
following is correct?
a) The atomic number of Z more than Y.
b) The density of X is higher than that of Z.
c) The number of d electrons of Z is more than X.
d) All of them equal in density.
64- The 2 transition elements which are equal in magnetic moment in their
oxidation state (+3) are ………
a) Mn, Fe
b) Mn, Ni
c) Mn, Co
d) Fe, Co
65- Which of the following compounds is most attracted to the magnet?
a) Cr2O3
b) V2O3
c) Co2O3
d) Ti2O3
66- Which of the following compound solutions is colored?
a) ScCl3
b) NiCl3
c) TiCl4
d) ZnCl2
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67- 2 consecutive elements (X) and (Y) in the first transition series in their
oxidation state (+3), solution of X+3 ions absorb the yellow color from the
visible light, while solution of Y+3 ions absorb the violet color so, these elements
X and Y respectively are ………….
a) chromium and manganese.
b) manganese and iron.
c) iron and cobalt.
d) nickel and manganese.
68- A transition element (A) its isotope is used in the medical field, and its
electronic configuration ends with 3dx, what is the electronic configuration of
common oxidation state of the element that precede it?
a) (Ar): 3dX-2
b) (Ar): 3dX + 1
c) (Ar): 3dX+2
d) (Ar): 3dX-1
69- X, Y and Z are 3 transition elements from the first transition series, if the
element (X) is used in the manufacture of airplanes, (Y) has only one oxidation
state and one of (Z) compounds is used as fungicide with magnetic moment
measured by 5 electrons. So, which of the following is incorrect?
a) Solution of X (NO3)3 is colored.
b) ZO2 is used as a catalyst in decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
c) The maximum oxidation number of X is +5.
d) Y can form alloy is used in the manufacture of MIG fighters.
70- When treating a solution containing an X+2 ion whose electronic
configuration is (18Ar): 3d6 with an acidified solution of compound is used as a
disinfectant, its color changes to yellow. Which of the following is correct?
a) It’s difficult to reduce the produced yellow compound.
b) The produced yellow compound can react with sodium hydroxide forming greenish-white
ppt.
c) The transition element of the antiseptic substance has 4 unpaired electrons in the atomic state.
d) X+2 can react with sodium hydroxide forming reddish-brown ppt.
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71- A, B and C are 3 successive elements located in the first transition series, if
the element (C) has only one oxidation state, so, which of the following is
incorrect?
a) The maximum oxidation state of A is (+4).
b) The maximum oxidation state of B exceeds its group number.
c) The element C is used in the galvanization of iron.
d) The element B has the largest radius in its series.
72- On adding a substance (X) which is the most abundant transition element
in the earth’s crust to a tube containing a concentrated acid after a while no
observation appeared, which of the following is correct?
a) The acid is more stable than conc. sulphuric acid.
b) X can react with liquid water.
c) The pure form of metal (X) has no industrial importance.
d) X reacts with diluted acids to produce X (II) salt and water.
73- (X, Y and Z) are 3 elements from the first transition series: the element (X)
is used as a catalyst in Haber – Bosch method. The element (Y) is the second
abundant transition element in the earth crust. The element (Z) is transition
metal used in brass alloy. Which of the following is correct?
a) The correct arrangement according to the magnetic moment is XCl3>YO2>ZCl2.
b) X is the first element that can’t lose all 4s and 3d electrons.
c) The element next to Z is a transition element.
d) Solutions of XCl3, YO2 and ZCl2 are colored.
74- An element X its fifth main energy level contains 9 electrons, and its atom
contains one unpaired electron so, which of the following is true about the
location of the element in the periodic table?
a) At the end of the third main transition series.
b) At the beginning of the third main transition series.
c) At the beginning of the lanthanide’s series.
d) At the end of the actinides series.
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75- 2 elements A and B from the first transition series, the density of element
(A) is 6.07gm/cm3 and that of element (B) is 8.7gm/cm3 which of the following
is correct about these 2 elements?
a) The atomic radius of A is greater than that of B.
b) The magnetic moment of B is less than that of A.
c) The volume of a mass of A is less than the volume of the same mass of B.
d) First ionization potential of B is less than A.
76- A, B and C are 3 non-successive elements from the first transition series, if
the element (A) has only one oxidation state, (B) is the last transition element in
the series, C follows B, which of the following is correct?
a) Element B is more active than A.
b) Solution of A2(SO4)3 is colored.
c) C(NO3)2 is attracted to the external magnetic field.
d) The compound B2Cl2 is diamagnetic.
77- Which of the following elements are attracted to the external magnetic field
in its atomic state while repels the external magnetic field in its highest
oxidation state?
a) Ti b) CO c) Ni d) Fe
78- Study the following equations:
S + O2 → X
Y → Z + X + SO3
2Z + 3L + 3H2 → 4W + 3CO2 + 3H2O
Which of the following is correct?
a) Z is reduced to form hematite.
b) W is the most abundant metal.
c) L is the reducing agent in Blast furnace.
d) To form sulphuric acid from X the used catalyst is MnO2.
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79- From the following diagram, the released energy equals …………. (in KJ).
a) 10
b) 50
c) 15
d) 25
80- The following represents the chemical formula of some iron ores which of
them represents that of (Goethite) ore …………
a) FeO2H
b) FeCO3
c) Fe2O3
d) Fe3O4
81- The following table shows 3 temperatures to which red iron oxide was
exposed separately in the presence of one of the water gas components:
1 2 3
0
280 C 5500C 8000C
Which of the following choices is correct?
a) The product of process 2 doesn’t react with diluted acids.
b) The product of process 1 is black iron oxide.
c) The product of process 3 is mixed iron oxide.
d) The product of process 1 reacts with diluted acids.
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82- The processes that take place in order to convert black iron oxide into a
compound that decomposes into iron III oxide and water are ……….
a) roasting – reduction in Blast furnace and then heating with chlorine gas – adding sodium
hydroxide solution.
b) adding diluted hydrochloric acid – adding sodium hydroxide.
c) adding of concentrated sulfuric acid – thermal decomposition.
d) roasting – reduction in the Blast furnace and then heating with chlorine gas – adding
concentrated sulfuric acid.
83- Carbon dioxide is produced from all the following except ……….
a) reduction of hematite in a Blast furnace.
b) heating of iron II oxalate in the absence of air.
c) the reaction of solutions of sodium carbonate and iron II sulfate.
d) thermal decomposition of siderite.
84- Study the following diagram:
Knowing that B is iron oxide, which of the
following is correct?
a) B and C are black.
b) C can be produced from thermal decomposition of
organic salt in the absence of air.
c) D is difficult to oxidize.
d) A is produced from the reaction.
85- 2 alloys (A and B) alloy A is used to cover iron handles and consists of 2
elements (X and Y). Alloy B is used in the manufacture of statues and medals
and consists of 2 elements (X and Z). Which of the following is correct?
a) X: nickel, Y: aluminum
b) X: zinc, Z: tin
c) X: nickel, Y: chromium
d) X: copper, Z: tin
86- When diluted sulfuric acid is added to a mixture of 2 black iron oxides,
which of the following is correct for the reaction products?
a) A green solution and a black precipitate is formed.
b) A yellow solution and black precipitate is formed.
c) A mixture consists of a yellow color solution and a green color solution.
d) A mixture consists of a green color solution and a blue color solution.
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87- The opposite graph represents an uncatalyzed reaction, if the reaction is
catalyzed and the catalyst saves 5KJ, what is the value of activation energy of
forward reaction after adding catalyst?
a) 25
b) 20
c) 15
d) 40
88- In the dressing process, all of the following occur except ………
a) removal of some impurities by magnetic separation.
b) deoxygenation of red ore.
c) converting black ore into red ore.
d) convert the raw material into a suitable size.
89- When roasting yellowish-gray iron ore, …………
a) the percentage of iron in the ore decreases.
b) the percentage of oxygen in the ore decreases.
c) the magnetic moment increases.
d) it turns into iron II oxide.
90- According to the following table:
The ore components A B C D
Iron percentage 70 68 71 68
Sulphur percentage 4 4 7 9
Phosphorus percentage 3 5 9 6
Arsenic percentage 4 8 6 7
Another impurity 19 15 7 10
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Which is the best ore?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
91- When transition element X is which resists the effect of air is mixed with
element Y which is the abundant transition element in the earth’s crust,
…………. is (are) formed.
a) heating coils alloy.
b) interstitial alloy.
c) intermetallic alloy.
d) substitutional alloy.
92- When iron is extracted from siderite ore, the change in the number of half-
filled orbitals in 3d is ………….
a) it increases and then decreases.
b) fixed then decreased, then increased.
c) it decreases and then increases.
d) fixed, then increased, then decreased.
93- Which of the following represents the stainless-steel alloy and its type?
a) Iron and chromium, interstitial.
b) Iron and chromium, substitutional.
c) Iron and carbon, interstitial.
d) Iron and nickel, intermetallic.
94- Chromium and germanium were used to make the alloy (Cr11 Ge19), this
alloy may be ……….
a) its elements have close radii.
b) its elements are having the same chemical properties.
c) interstitial alloy.
d) intermetallic alloy.
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95- To obtain Fe (OH)3 from siderite ore, the following processes are carried
out respectively:
a) roasting – reduction in a Midrex oven – adding diluted HCl – adding NaOH.
b) roasting – reducing in the Blast furnace – adding diluted HCl – adding NaOH.
c) roasting – reduction at 5000C – passing Cl2 gas above the product – adding NaOH.
d) roasting – reduction by CO, H2 – passing Cl2 gas above the product – adding NaOH.
96- Red hot iron reacts with steam at 5000C according to the following equation:
𝟓𝟎𝟎𝑪
3Fe (s + 4H2O (v → Fe3O4 (s + 4H2 (g
Which of the following is correct?
a) The oxidation number of iron in the product oxide is (+3).
b) Iron is considered as a reducing agent.
c) Hydrogen gas is considered as an oxidizing agent.
d) Water vapor is considered as a reducing agent.
97- All the following can differentiate between iron fillings and magnetite
except ………
a) adding concentrated sulphuric acid and heating.
b) adding concentrated hydrochloric acid.
c) adding concentrated nitric acid.
d) approaching a magnet to each of them separately.
98- 2 transition elements X and Y the electronic configuration of X+3 is (18Ar):
3d5 and that of Y+2 is (18Ar): 3d8. All the following are correct except …………
a) X is less dense than Y.
b) X and Y can form interstitial alloy.
c) the electronic configuration of the element lies between X and Y is (18Ar): 4s2, 3d7
d) both X and Y belongs to the same group.
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99- X and Y represent 2 acids, X can’t react with red iron oxide, and Y reacts
with iron forming a mixture of iron salts, which of the following is correct?
a) X is diluted hydrochloric acid and Y is diluted sulfuric acid.
b) Y reacts with Fe2O3 to give Fe II salt.
c) X is diluted sulfuric acid and Y is hot concentrated sulfuric acid.
d) X reacts with Fe3O4 to give Fe III salt.
100- Which of the following its mass increases by roasting?
(Fe = 56, C=12, O=16, S=32, H2O = 18)
a) Iron II sulphate
b) Hydrated iron III oxide
c) Iron II carbonate
d) Magnetic iron oxide
101- Transition metal (X): its melting point is 1,5380C, has 2 compounds. One
is (Z) used as a red pigment and the other is (W) doesn’t react with diluted
acids and has black color.
Gas (Y): produced from thermal decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
According to the previous, which of the following is correct?
a) Compound W can be oxidized and can be reduced.
b) Compound Z can be oxidized.
c) Gas Y can convert compound Z into compound W.
d) Metal X is more active than scandium.
102- Iron compound A when heated gives a basic oxide and 2 oxides, one when
dissolved in water gives a weak acid and the other when dissolved in water
gives a strong acid, which of the following is A?
a) Iron II oxalate.
b) Iron II sulfate.
c) Iron III hydroxide.
d) Hydrolyzed iron III oxide.
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103- Study the following chart:
If you know that D is a salt of iron, which of the following is correct?
a) Salt D is Fe2(SO4)3 only and compound C is Fe3O4.
b) Salt D is FeSO4 only and compound C is FeO.
c) Salt D is Fe2(SO4)3, X is FeSO4 only.
d) Salt D is FeSO4, X is Fe2(SO4)3 only.
Essay Questions:
1- (X and Y) 2 elements of the first transition series. X is used in metal plating
and has paramagnetic and diamagnetic compounds and Y is used in metal
plating. Deduce the elements (X and Y).
2- (X and Y) 2 elements of the first transition series.
X: The number of its unpaired electrons increases when oxidation occurs and
reaches its maximum in the (+4) oxidation state.
Y: The number of unpaired electrons decreases in oxidation states higher than
(+3) knowing that both are included in the manufacture of batteries.
Deduce the names of the elements (X and Y) (in the light of what you studied).
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3- (X, Y and Z) are 3 successive transition elements in the first transition series,
if their third ionization potential estimated in electron volts is (30.96, 33.67,
30.65) respectively, element (Z) enters in a process its product is used to solve
the fuel problem. Deduce the elements (X, Y and Z) with an explanation.
4- 2 transition elements (X and Y) from the first transition series, each
containing 3 unpaired electrons.
X its first ionization potential is 760KJ/mole
Y its first ionization potential is 650KJ/mole
Deduce the elements (X and Y)
5- The 2 elements (X and Y) of the first transition series. Element (X) some of
its compounds have colored solutions and some aren’t, and it has the lowest
magnetic moment in the first transition series, while the element (Y) all of its
compounds have colored solutions and doesn’t give an oxidation state that
leads to half-filling of the d sub-level. Deduce the 2 elements (X and Y).
6- (W, X, Y and Z) are 4 successive transition elements of the first transition
series where Z is the largest in the atomic number, both X+3 and Z+3 contain the
same number of unpaired electrons. Deduce the elements with the explanation.
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7- The compound XY2O4 is used as a blue dye in the manufacture of glass and
ceramic, where the element X is a transition in the fourth period, and all its
compounds are paramagnetic, and its ion in this compound contains 3
unpaired electrons. Element Y is non-transition and it’s used in the
manufacture of aircraft. Deduce the elements (X and Y) with explanation.
8- A transition element (X) is located in the fourth period and has the highest
boiling point. Can this element form an oxide with the chemical formula XO2
under normal conditions. Explain your answer.
9- The following table shows the values of successive ionization potentials for
element X of the first transition series:
The element Ionization potential (KJ/mole)
Transition series 4th 5th 6th 7th
X 4,500 6,300 12,300 14,500
What is the formula for the oxide of the element Y that precedes it in the series
that repels the external magnetic field?
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10- A transition element (X), one of its compounds is used as a fungicide, and
its maximum oxidation state doesn’t exceed its group number so, what is the
use of the oxide whose chemical formula is XO2?
11- 2 elements A and B of the first transition series, the density of element (A) is
6.07gm/cm3 and the density of element (B) is 8.7gm/cm3, compare between
elements A and B in terms of atomic radii with explanation.
12- An element X of the first transition series exhibits the following reaction:
XCl4 + 2Mg → X + 2MgCl2
If the number of unpaired electrons in the X ion increases as a result of the
reaction and becomes 2, what is element X?
13- Transition metal X, the electronic configuration of its X+2 ion is (36Kr): 4d2,
can this element form compound X (HCO3)5? Explain.
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