Question detail
What is a common property of many transition metals regarding their compounds?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)
Question
- A. They can form ions with different charges.
- B. They are always soluble in water.
- C. They only form one type of ion.
- D. They are all gases at room temperature.
Answer
The correct option is They can form ions with different charges..
Explanation
The correct option is They can form ions with different charges.. They can form ions with different charges. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to (chemistry only) Describe that many transition-metal compounds are coloured. This is tested in the subtopic Typical properties within Properties of transition metals (chemistry only), so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer Typical properties precisely. Repair marker ca42fad8 keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
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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