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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

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Question 74

Nickel is a transition metal widely used in industrial catalysts and electroplating.

Based on the position of nickel in the periodic table, which row shows the most likely melting point of metallic nickel and the colour of anhydrous nickel(II) chloride, NiCl2\text{NiCl}_2NiCl2​?

A

melting point: 98 ∘C98\text{ }^\circ\text{C}98 ∘C, colour: white

B

melting point: 1455 ∘C1455\text{ }^\circ\text{C}1455 ∘C, colour: green

C

melting point: 98 ∘C98\text{ }^\circ\text{C}98 ∘C, colour: green

D

melting point: 1455 ∘C1455\text{ }^\circ\text{C}1455 ∘C, colour: white

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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

97 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion, covering 6.1.1 Properties of transition metals, 6.1.2 Corrosion and its prevention, and 6.1.3 Alloys and the uses of metals. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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