Edexcel triple science only (not for double science students). |
1. Most metals on the Periodic Table are ...
- A. alkali metals
- B. transition metals
- C. rare earth metals
- D. alkaline earth metals
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2. What is a property of ALL metals?
- A. low melting point
- B. act as catalysts
- C. low density
- D. conduct electricity
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3. Which row describes the properties of a typical transition metal?
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Melting Point |
Density |
| A |
high |
high |
| B |
high |
low |
| C |
low |
high |
| D |
low |
low |
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4. Which element is most likely to be a transition metal?
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Melting Point /°C |
Colour of sulfate |
| A |
1465 |
white |
| B |
137 |
white |
| C |
1276 |
green |
| D |
126 |
blue |
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5. The following statements relate to the extraction of metals:
| I. Metal and its compounds exhibit catalytic activity |
| II. Low density |
| III. Forms coloured compounds |
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Which are properties of a typical transition metal?
- A. I and II only
- B. I and III only
- C. II and III only
- D. I, II and III
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6. Chromium is a transition metal.
Which row gives the expected properties of chromium?
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Density |
Melting Point |
Colour of chloride |
| A |
low |
high |
white |
| B |
high |
low |
coloured |
| C |
high |
high |
white |
| D |
high |
high |
coloured |
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7. Corrosion of a metal is due to ...
- A. oxidation of the metal
- B. reduction of the metal
- C. combustion of the metal
- D. displacement of the metal
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8. Iron rusts slowly in the presence of water. Name one other substance which MUST be present for iron to rust.
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- A. salt
- B. nitrogen
- C. oxygen
- D. air
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| 9. Galvanising is one method used to prevent iron from rusting.
What metal is used to galvanise iron and how does the method work?
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Metal used |
How method works |
| A |
tin |
Tin is more reactive than iron so reacts instead |
| B |
tin |
Tin acts as a barrier to water |
| C |
zinc |
Zinc is more reactive than iron so reacts instead |
| D |
zinc |
Zinc acts as a barrier to water |
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10. Which method will not prevent an iron object from rusting?
- A. painting the object
- B. wrapping the object in a paper towel
- C. coating with object with grease
- D. electroplating the object with chromium
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