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Which of the following transition metals is known for forming colored compounds?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)

Question

A. Copper
B. Calcium
C. Sodium
D. Magnesium

Answer

The correct option is Copper.

Explanation

The correct option is Copper. Copper is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to (chemistry only) Use named examples to illustrate typical transition-metal properties. This is tested in the subtopic Comparison with Group 1 elements 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 Comparison with Group 1 elements precisely. Repair marker 6d168f89 keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.

Common mistake

Misidentifying Transition Metals

Students often confuse transition metals with Group 1 metals, incorrectly identifying elements like Na and K as transition metals.

Remember that transition metals include Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, while Group 1 metals are distinct and include elements like Na and K.

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