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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Transition elements

Transition elements in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 4 (competency matrix 8.24.2): copper, iron, manganese, cobalt, chromium, nickel and vanadium.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.1.6Describe the properties of the transition elements copper, iron, manganese, cobalt, chromium, nickel and vanadium.
  2. 7.2.1.7Explain the industrial and biological importance of transition elements, for example in catalysis, haemoglobin and alloys.

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  • Transition elements

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Transition elements: sample question

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Which property is typical of transition elements but not of Group I metals?

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