Question detail
Which of the following statements is true about transition metals?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)
Question
- A. They are typically colored in their compounds.
- B. They have a single oxidation state.
- C. They are less dense than Group 1 metals.
- D. They are all gases at room temperature.
Answer
The correct option is They are typically colored in their compounds..
Explanation
The correct option is They are typically colored in their compounds.. They are typically colored in their compounds. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to (chemistry only) Describe that many transition metals form ions with different charges. 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 72864a97 keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Confusing Ion Charges
Students often think that transition metals can only form one type of ion.
Remember that many transition metals can form ions with different charges, so it's important to specify the charge when discussing their ions.
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