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A2 TOPIC 24 INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION METALS
Questionsheet 1 TITANIUM CHEMISTRY 17 marks
Questionsheet 2 VANADIUM CHEMISTRY I 15 marks
Questionsheet 3 VANADIUM CHEMISTRY II 14 marks
Questionsheet 4 CHROMIUM CHEMISTRY I 15 marks
Questionsheet 5 CHROMIUM CHEMISTRY II 15 marks
Questionsheet 6 MANGANESE CHEMISTRY I 18 marks
Questionsheet 7 MANGANESE CHEMISTRY II 18 marks
Questionsheet 8 IRON CHEMISTRY I 23 marks
Questionsheet 9 IRON CHEMISTRY II 17 marks
Questionsheet 10 COBALT CHEMISTRY I 21 marks
Questionsheet 11 COBALT CHEMISTRY II 15 marks
Questionsheet 12 COPPER CHEMISTRY I 16 marks
Questionsheet 13 COPPER CHEMISTRY II 18 marks
Questionsheet 14 APPLICATIONS OF SILVER COMPLEXES 16 marks
Questionsheet 15 TEST QUESTION 13 marks
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A2 Level TOPIC 24 Questionsheet 1 Do not
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TITANIUM CHEMISTRY margin
a) Give the electronic configurations of the following ions:-
3d 4s 4p
Ti3+ [Ar]
Ti4+ [Ar] [2]
b) Titanium commonly occurs as rutile (titanium(IV) oxide). It can be chlorinated to give the liquid titanium(IV)
chloride, which is purified by distillation. It is then converted to the metal by heating it with magnesium or
sodium.
(i) Titanium(IV) chloride can be distilled economically because it has a relatively low boiling point
(136 0C). Suggest the reasons for this.
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(ii) Write a chemical equation for the reaction you would expect to take place between titanium(IV) chloride
and water.
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c) Titanium(IV) chloride reacts with excess aqueous chloride ions to form the colourless complex ion [TiCl6]2-.
In acid solution this anion can be reduced to form the violet hydrated titanium(III) ion, [Ti(H2O)6]3+.
(i) Name the ion [TiCl6]2- and give its shape.
Name .............................................................................................................................................................. [1]
Shape ............................................................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) Write an ionic half-equation for the reduction of [TiCl6]2- to form [Ti(H2O)6]3+.
....................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) Explain why it is that [Ti(H2O)6]3+ is coloured, while [TiCl6]2- is colourless.
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d) Give one commercial application of titanium and one of titanium(IV) oxide.
Titanium ......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Titanium(IV) oxide ......................................................................................................................................... [1]
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VANADIUM CHEMISTRY I margin
a) Complete the following table to give the electronic structure of V and V3+.
3d 4s 4p
V [Ar]
V3+ [Ar] [2]
b) Complete the following table by giving the colours and names of the aqueous cations of vanadium.
Oxidation Number Formula Colour Name
+2 Violet Vanadium(II)
+3 [V(H2O)6]3+ Vanadium(III)
+4
+5
[8]
c) What colour changes would you expect to see when a sample of ammonium vanadate(V) is dissolved in
warm aqueous sulphuric acid and zinc is added?
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VANADIUM CHEMISTRY II margin
a) The complex ion [V(H2O)6]3+ is present in aqueous solutions of vanadium(III). State its shape and describe
the types of bonding in this ion.
Shape ............................................................................................................................................................. [1]
Types of bonding ................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
b) (i) Predict whether a solution containing [V(H2O)6]3+ would be acidic, basic or neutral. Write an ionic
equation to support your prediction.
Prediction .............................................................................................................................................. [1]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

3+
(ii) When a solution containing [V(H2O)6] is treated with NaOH(aq) a green precipitate is obtained. Suggest
the identity of this precipitate and write an ionic equation for its formation.
Identity .................................................................................................................................................. [1]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
c) VO2+(aq) can be reduced using an acidic aqueous solution containing sulphite ions.
(i) Write an ionic half-equation for the reduction of VO2+(aq) in acidic solution to VO2+(aq).
............................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) Write an ionic half-equation for the oxidation of sulphite ions in aqueous acidic solution to form sulphate
ions.
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(iii) Using your answers from parts (i) and (ii), deduce an equation for the reduction of VO2+(aq) in acidic
solution to VO2+(aq) by sulphite ions.
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(iv) Suggest a reagent which could be expected to convert a solution of VO2+(aq) ions to VO2+(aq) ions.
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CHROMIUM CHEMISTRY I margin
a) When the purple salt, chromium(III) nitrate-9-water, is dissolved in water, a blue-green solution A is obtained.
With the help of an ionic equation, explain the colour change which occurs on dissolving.
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Explanation .......................................................................................................................................................
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b) Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added dropwise to a sample of A, followed by an excess of aqueous sodium
hydroxide to form solution B. What observations were made? Write ionic equations to describe the reactions
occurring.
Observations ......................................................................................................................................................
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Equations ...........................................................................................................................................................
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c) Zinc metal and aqueous hydrochloric acid were added to a sample of A. What colour change would be seen
to occur? Write an ionic half-equation to describe the reaction occurring to A.
Observations .................................................................................................................................................. [2]
Half-equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
d) To B was added aqueous sodium hydroxide and aqueous hydrogen peroxide. The solution was boiled. The
colour of the solution became yellow. Excess hydrogen peroxide was then removed and the solution was
acidified. Finally, an orange colour formed.
(i) Name the chemical species responsible for the yellow colour.
....................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Name the chemical species responsible for the orange colour and write a balanced ionic equation for its
formation from the yellow species.
Name ..................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Equation ....................................................................................................................................................
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CHROMIUM CHEMISTRY II margin
When an aqueous solution of chromium(III) chloride is evaporated at room temperature, violet crystals are
formed (compound X). When a hot aqueous solution of chromium(III) chloride crystallises, pale green crystals
(compound Y) are formed. When an excess of silver nitrate is added to 1 mole of either of these salts a white
precipitate of silver chloride is formed. Compound X forms 3 moles of silver chloride and compound Y forms
only 1 mole of silver chloride. Both compounds have the same composition by mass: 19.5% chromium, 40.1%
chlorine and 40.4% water.
a) Calculate the empirical formula of both these salts.
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b) Assuming that the empirical formulae are identical with the molecular formulae, what are the formulae and
names of the complex cations present?
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c) Why do these compounds have different colours?
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d) One of these complex ions can exhibit geometric isomerism. Using sketches, explain how such isomerism
can occur.
[4]
e) (i) Give the formula of a third compound Z which is isomeric with compounds X and Y.
....................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) How many moles of silver chloride would you expect to be precipitated from 1 mole of compound Z on
treatment with excess silver nitrate solution?
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MANGANESE CHEMISTRY I margin
a) (i) Give the electronic configuration of the following chemical species.

3d 4s 4p
2+
Mn [Ar]
Mn3+ [Ar]
Fe2+ [Ar]
Fe3+ [Ar] [2]
(ii) For each element given above, suggest which is the more stable oxidation state under standard conditions
and explain the reasoning behind your choice.
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b) MnSO4(s) dissolves readily in water.
(i) Write a chemical equation to represent this and state the colour of the solution.
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Colour ................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Suggest the pH of the solution obtained and, using an ionic equation, explain your suggestion.
Approximate pH .................................................................................................................................... [1]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Explanation ...............................................................................................................................................
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(iii) Sketch the structure of the chemical species responsible for the colour of the solution and state the shape
of this species.
[2]
TOTAL(Continued....)
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A2 Level TOPIC 24 Questionsheet 6 Continued Do not
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MANGANESE CHEMISTRY I margin
c) When aqueous sodium hydroxide is added dropwise to a manganese(II) salt solution, a precipitate forms
which gradually changes colour.
(i) Write an ionic equation for the formation of the precipitate.
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(ii) What type of reaction has occurred?
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(iii) State the colour change which occurs on standing and write an ionic half-equation for the process.
Colour change ....................................................................................................................................... [2]
Half-equation ........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(iv) What type of reaction has occurred?
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MANGANESE CHEMISTRY II margin
a) Manganese can form stable compounds with an oxidation number of +7, for example the common laboratory
chemical, potassium manganate(VII). Suggest why no other element in the first row of the transition elements
can exist with such a high oxidation number under normal conditions.
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b) When excess ethene is bubbled through an aqueous solution of potassium manganate(VII), the colour of the
solution turns from deep purple to green and eventually a dark brown precipitate forms. If the experiment is
repeated with an acidified aqueous solution of potassium manganate(VII), the solution is decolourised.
(i) Name the manganese containing species which is produced in each case and write an ionic half-equation
for its formation from MnO4-.
Species in green solution ....................................................................................................................... [1]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Brown precipitate .................................................................................................................................. [1]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Species in colourless solution ............................................................................................................... [1]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Suggest why potassium manganate(VII) behaves differently in the presence and absence of a strong
acid.
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c) When carbon dioxide is bubbled through a green aqueous manganate solution, the solution becomes purple
and a brown precipitate is formed.
(i) Combine two ionic half-equations to write a full ionic equation to represent this reaction.
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(ii) What particular type of redox reaction has occurred ?
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(iii) Explain the action of the carbon dioxide in bringing about this reaction.
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IRON CHEMISTRY I
a) (i) Give a chemical equation for the reaction whereby anhydrous iron(II) chloride is prepared from iron in
a laboratory.
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(ii) Give a labelled sketch of the apparatus used to carry out the preparation described in a) (i).
[3]
(iii) Give a chemical equation for the reaction whereby iron(III) chloride is prepared from iron in a laboratory.
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(iv) How would you modify the procedure for preparing iron(II) chloride so that you could prepare a sample
of anhydrous iron(III) chloride?
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TOTAL(Continued...)
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A2 Level TOPIC 24 Questionsheet 8 Continued Do not
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IRON CHEMISTRY I
b) A solid sample of anhydrous iron(II) chloride is dissolved in water in an open beaker to make solution A.
Similarly, a solid sample of anhydrous iron(III) chloride is dissolved in water in an open beaker to make
solution B.
(i) What would a chemist observe in performing these tasks?
Iron(II) chloride ..................................................................................................................................... [1]
Iron(III) chloride .......................................................................................................................................
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(ii) Predict which solution has the lower pH. Explain your prediction, on the basis of the BrØnsted-Lowry
theory.
Solution with lower pH ......................................................................................................................... [1]
Explanation ...............................................................................................................................................
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(iii) Describe and explain what would happen if solution A were allowed to stand in contact with air.
Observation ........................................................................................................................................... [1]
Explanation ...............................................................................................................................................
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(iv) To both solutions, in turn, aqueous ammonia is added dropwise. Describe the reaction in each case, and
write an ionic equation.
Solution A
Observations .......................................................................................................................................... [2]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Solution B
Observation(s) ....................................................................................................................................... [1]
Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]
(v) If excess aqueous ammonia were used in b) (iv), what differences (if any) would be observed?
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IRON CHEMISTRY II margin
a) Iron(III) nitrate crystallises as pale violet crystals of formula Fe(NO3)3.9H2O. When these are dissolved in
water, a brown solution is formed.
(i) What species are responsible for the two colours?
Violet colour .......................................................................................................................................... [1]
Brown colour ......................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Write an ionic equation for the conversion of one to the other.
....................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) What type of reaction is this?
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b) Solutions of iron(III) salts react rapidly with Na2CO3(aq), KI(aq) and concentrated HCl(aq). In each case
describe what you would expect to observe, state the type of reaction occurring, and write ionic equations to
summarise the change.
Na2CO3(aq)
Observation(s) ............................................................................................................................................... [2]
Type of reaction ............................................................................................................................................. [1]
Equation(s) ........................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
KI(aq)
Observation(s) ............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Type of reaction ............................................................................................................................................. [1]
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Concentrated HCl(aq)
Observation .................................................................................................................................................. [1]
Type of reaction ............................................................................................................................................. [1]
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
c) The concentration of Fe3+ ions in solution is often estimated by total reduction (using Zn and dilute H2SO4) to
Fe2+, followed by titration with a standard solution of KMnO4(aq). To get an accurate result, it is essential to
check that all the Fe3+ ions have been reduced. Name the reagent that could be used to detect any remaining
traces of Fe3+ ions, and state what would be observed if they were still present.
Reagent .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Observation ................................................................................................................................................. [1]

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COBALT CHEMISTRY I margin
a) Explain the meaning of the terms transition element, cationic complex and anionic complex, and illustrate
your answers with examples taken from the chemistry of cobalt.
Transition element ............................................................................................................................................
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Example ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Cationic complex ........................................................................................................................................... [2]
Example ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Anionic complex ................................................................................................................................................
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Example ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
b) Sketch the structures of two complex ions of cobalt(II), one of which has an octahedral shape and the other
one a tetrahedral shape.
[2]
c) State the type of bonding occurring between the central metal cation and a ligand. What structural feature
must a ligand possess for this type of bonding to occur?
Type of bonding ............................................................................................................................................. [1]
Feature .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
d) (i) Describe what you would observe if concentrated aqueous ammonia were added dropwise (until in
excess) to an aqueous solution of cobalt(II) nitrate.
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(ii) Using your answer to d) (i), explain the meaning of the term ligand exchange reaction. Include in your
explanation the chemical equation for the reaction involved.
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e) What would you observe if the solution resulting from d) (i) were allowed to stand in air, and how do you
account for the change?
Observation ................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Explanation ................................................................................................................................................... [1]

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COBALT CHEMISTRY II margin
Study the following scheme and answer the questions that follow.
Green solid A
(Insoluble in water)
Dil. H2SO4
REACTION 1
REACTION 2
Conc.HCl
Pink solution B H2O Blue solution C
Dil. NaOH(aq)
Dil. HCl
REACTION 3
Blue precipitate D
Conc. NaOH(aq)
Dil. HCl REACTION 4
Blue solution E
a) Identify the cobalt-containing species in A, B, C, D, and E.
A = ............................................................... [1] B = ................................................................................ [1]
C = ............................................................... [1] D = ................................................................................ [1]
E = ............................................................... [1]
b) Write an ionic equation for each of the reactions 1-4 and state the type of reaction occurring.
Reaction 1
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Type ............................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Reaction 2
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Type ............................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Reaction 3
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Type ............................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Reaction 4
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]
Type ............................................................................................................................................................... [1]
c) (i) What description would you apply to the blue precipitate D in view of its behaviour shown above?
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(ii) What (if anything) would happen if the blue precipitate D were treated with dilute NaOH(aq)?
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COPPER CHEMISTRY I margin
Study the reaction scheme shown below and answer the questions that follow.
CuSO4.5H2O
Dissolve in H2O
KI(aq) White precipitate B

Blue solution A & brown solution C
Dilute NH3(aq)
Pale blue precipitate D
Excess NH3(aq) Heat Conc. NaOH(aq)
Dark blue solution E Black solid F Blue solution G
a) (i) Give the formulae of the ions or molecules in solutions A, C, E, and G.
A = ............................................................... [1] C = ................................................................................ [1]
E = ............................................................... [1] G = ................................................................................ [1]

(ii) Name the solids B, D and F.
B = ............................................................... [1] D = ................................................................................ [1]
F = ............................................................... [1]
(iii) Explain why, when solution A is treated with KI(aq), the product is not copper(II) iodide.
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b) When an excess of 1,2-diaminoethane is added to solution E, it changes to a violet-blue solution H. This is

because 1,2-diaminoethane is a bidentate ligand.
(i) Draw the structural formula of 1,2-diaminoethane.
[1]
(ii) State what is meant by the term bidentate ligand, and which structural features of the 1,2-diaminoethane
molecule enable it to function in this way.
Meaning of term ........................................................................................................................................
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Structural features .....................................................................................................................................
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(iii) Sketch the structure of the ion giving rise to the colour of solution H.
[2]
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COPPER CHEMISTRY II margin
a) (i) Give the electronic configurations of the following ions.

3d 4s 4p
Cu [Ar]
Cu+ [Ar]
Cu2+ [Ar] [3]
(ii) Copper is unique amongst the first row of transition elements with an oxidation number of +1 in its
chemistry. Explain why only copper exhibits this oxidation state.
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(iii) In view of your answer to a) (ii), explain why Cu+(aq) is unstable compared with Cu2+(aq).
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b) Copper(I) chloride can be prepared from an aqueous solution of a copper(II) salt by the following three stage
synthesis: (I) Adding excess concentrated hydrochloric acid. (II) Boiling with metallic copper. (III) Pouring
the solution into a large volume of water. Write ionic equations for each stage.
Stage (I) .................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Stage (II) .................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Stage (III) .................................................................................................................................................... [1]
c) Insoluble copper(I) salts, such as CuCl or CuI, are stable in the presence of water but soluble copper(I) salts,
such as copper(I) sulphate, disproportionate in aqueous solution.
(i) Define the term disproportionation.
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(ii) Write an ionic half-equation for the oxidation of Cu+(aq) to Cu2+(aq).
....................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Write an ionic half-equation for the reduction of Cu+(aq) to Cu(s).
....................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iv) Combine the equations from parts c) (ii) and (iii) to give a full ionic equation for this disproportionation
of Cu+(aq) in water. What observations would be made if copper(I) sulphate were to be dissolved in
water?
Ionic equation ....................................................................................................................................... [1]
Observations ......................................................................................................................................... [2]
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APPLICATIONS OF SILVER COMPLEXES margin
a) The diamminesilver(I) ion, [Ag(NH3)2]+, is a mild oxidant. State and explain the use which is made of this in
organic analysis.
Use ................................................................................................................................................................. [1]
Explanation .......................................................................................................................................................
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b) A photographic film has an emulsion on one side which contains gelatine in which there are regularly distributed
minute silver bromide crystals. Only the silver bromide which is exposed to light can undergo the following
reactions:
I Br- + hν → Br + e-
II e- + Ag+ Ag
(h = Planck’s constant and ν = frequency of light)
Only a few of the sensitized silver ions actually undergo reaction II. The development stage involves reaction
with a substance like benzene-1,4-diol to change the remaining sensitised silver ions to elemental silver. The
unexposed silver bromide grains undergo reaction with “hypo” to form water-soluble Br- and [Ag(S2O3)2]3-
ions which are washed away to reveal the negative. Paper containing silver bromide is placed under the
negative and light shone through to obtain the positive image.
(i) What types of reaction are occurring in I and II above?
Reaction I ..................................................................................................................................................
Reaction II ............................................................................................................................................. [2]

(ii) Identify the principal active compound in “hypo” and write a balanced ionic equation for its reaction in
the development of photographic films.
Identity ........................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [2]

c) (i) Outline how a teaspoon could be electroplated by silver.
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(ii) To obtain a continuous layer of silver (in contrast to a granular deposit, with poor adhesion), sodium
cyanide or potassium cyanide is added to the electrolyte. Explain this.
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TEST QUESTION margin
a) Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to ammonium vanadate(V). A gas, X, was given off. This was bubbled
through Cu2+(aq). A light blue precipitate was observed, which later dissolved to give a dark blue solution.
(i) Give the formula of ammonium vanadate(V).
....................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Write two ionic equations, one to represent the formation of the light blue precipitate and the other for
the development of the dark blue solution.
Formation of precipitate ....................................................................................................................... [1]
Dissolving of precipitate ....................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Suggest a simple test to indicate the nature of X.
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(iv) Write a full chemical equation for the reaction between aqueous sodium hydroxide and ammonium
vanadate(V).
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b) Describe how you could distinguish between two orange solutions, one of iron(III) chloride and the other of
potassium dichromate(VI). You may use one qualitative test only. State how each compound would react in
the test you select.
Test ................................................................................................................................................................. [1]
Observation with FeCl3 ................................................................................................................................. [1]
Observation with K2Cr2O7 ............................................................................................................................. [1]
c) Give the electronic configurations of the Cr2+ and Cr3+ ions and suggest why Cr2+ ions are readily oxidised to
Cr3+ ions.
3d 4s
Cr2+ [Ar]
Cr3+ [Ar] [2]
Explanation .......................................................................................................................................................
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CHEMISTRY QUESTIONSHEETS A2 Level

A2 TOPIC 24 INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION METALS

Questionsheet 1 TITANIUM CHEMISTRY 17 marks

Questionsheet 2 VANADIUM CHEMISTRY I 15 marks

Questionsheet 3 VANADIUM CHEMISTRY II 14 marks

Questionsheet 4 CHROMIUM CHEMISTRY I 15 marks

Questionsheet 5 CHROMIUM CHEMISTRY II 15 marks

Questionsheet 6 MANGANESE CHEMISTRY I 18 marks

Questionsheet 7 MANGANESE CHEMISTRY II 18 marks

Questionsheet 8 IRON CHEMISTRY I 23 marks

Questionsheet 9 IRON CHEMISTRY II 17 marks

Questionsheet 10 COBALT CHEMISTRY I 21 marks

Questionsheet 11 COBALT CHEMISTRY II 15 marks

Questionsheet 12 COPPER CHEMISTRY I 16 marks

Questionsheet 13 COPPER CHEMISTRY II 18 marks

Questionsheet 14 APPLICATIONS OF SILVER COMPLEXES 16 marks

Questionsheet 15 TEST QUESTION 13 marks

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Ti4+ [Ar] [2]

(i) Name the ion [TiCl6]2- and give its shape.

Name .............................................................................................................................................................. [1]

Shape ............................................................................................................................................................. [1]

(iii) Explain why it is that [Ti(H2O)6]3+ is coloured, while [TiCl6]2- is colourless.

d) Give one commercial application of titanium and one of titanium(IV) oxide.

Titanium ......................................................................................................................................................... [1]

Titanium(IV) oxide ......................................................................................................................................... [1]

V3+ [Ar] [2]

Oxidation Number Formula Colour Name

Shape ............................................................................................................................................................. [1]

Types of bonding ................................................................................................................................................

Prediction .............................................................................................................................................. [1]

Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

Identity .................................................................................................................................................. [1]

Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

Equation ........................................................................................................................................................ [1]

Observations .................................................................................................................................................. [2]

Half-equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

Name ..................................................................................................................................................... [1]

a) Calculate the empirical formula of both these salts.

c) Why do these compounds have different colours?

a) (i) Give the electronic configuration of the following chemical species.

Fe3+ [Ar] [2]

b) MnSO4(s) dissolves readily in water.

Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

Colour ................................................................................................................................................... [1]

Approximate pH .................................................................................................................................... [1]

Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

(i) Write an ionic equation for the formation of the precipitate.

(ii) What type of reaction has occurred?

Colour change ....................................................................................................................................... [2]

Half-equation ........................................................................................................................................ [1]

(iv) What type of reaction has occurred?

Species in green solution ....................................................................................................................... [1]

Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

Brown precipitate .................................................................................................................................. [1]

Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

Species in colourless solution ............................................................................................................... [1]

Equation ................................................................................................................................................ [1]

(ii) What particular type of redox reaction has occurred ?

Iron(II) chloride ..................................................................................................................................... [1]

Iron(III) chloride .......................................................................................................................................

Solution with lower pH ......................................................................................................................... [1]

Observation ........................................................................................................................................... [1]