A-Level Chemistry - Transition Metals

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  • Define a transition element.
  • Give the full electron configuration of a copper(I) ion, Cu+.
  • What is a complex ion?
  • Define bidentate ligand and give one example.
  • Which shapes of complex ions can show cis-trans isomerism?
  • What are the requirements for a complex ion to show optical isomerism?
  • State the shape of cisplatin and describe its medical use.
  • Explain how carbon monoxide acts as a toxic gas in the body.
  • Describe the observation when excess aqueous ammonia is added to aqueous copper(II) sulfate.
  • What happens when concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to aqueous copper(II) ions?
  • State the colours of the precipitates formed when NaOH(aq) is added to Fe2+(aq) and Fe3+(aq).
  • Why do transition elements make good homogeneous catalysts?
  • What is the colour change at the end-point of a manganate(VII) / iron(II) titration?
  • Describe the reaction of aqueous chromium(III) ions with excess aqueous sodium hydroxide.
  • How are Cu2+ ions analysed using an iodine-thiosulfate redox titration?

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