CAPE Chemistry Unit 1 · 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)
Transition elements form coloured compounds.
State THREE OTHER characteristic properties of transition elements.
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- 3(b)(i)What are the colours of aqueous Co²⁺?[2 marks]
- 3(b)(ii)What are the colours of aqueous Mn²⁺?[2 marks]
- 3(c)If aqueous Co²⁺ is heated to dryness, what colour is observed?[1 mark]
- 3(d)Explain what is meant by the term 'ligand'.[1 mark]
- 3(e)(i)Write the formula of the species formed, and describe what occurs when ammonia solution is added to aqueous copper (II) sulphate (IV).[2 marks]
- 3(e)(ii)Write the formula of the species formed, and describe what occurs when an excess of ammonia solution is added to (e)(i) on page 6.[2 marks]
- 3(f)Use the ligand exchange theory to account for this occurrence.[4 marks]
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