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Which of the following transition metals is known to form coloured compounds?
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Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)
Question
Which of the following transition metals is known to form coloured compounds?
Answer
Cu. This answer is tied to Typical properties and the objective: (chemistry only) Describe that many transition-metal compounds are coloured. This answer is tied to Typical properties and the objective: (chemistry only) Describe that many transition-metal compounds are coloured.
Explanation
This answer is correct as copper is a well-known transition metal that forms various coloured compounds, such as copper(II) sulfate, which is blue. The question assesses the student's ability to identify examples of transition metals that exhibit this property. It belongs to Typical properties in Properties of transition metals (chemistry only), so it should not be merged with nearby Chemistry concepts. It belongs to Typical properties in Properties of transition metals (chemistry only), so it should not be merged with nearby Chemistry concepts.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Coloured Compounds
Students often think that all transition-metal compounds are coloured, rather than understanding that many, but not all, are coloured.
Emphasize that while many transition-metal compounds exhibit colour due to their electronic structure, it is not a universal property for all compounds of transition metals.
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