Section 8.2
Transition Elements
Practice Test
1.
These two Group 15 elements are important components of many fertilizers.
a.
antimony and arsenic
b.
nitrogen and phosphorus
c.
nitrogen and arsenic
d.
bismuth and phosphorus
Hint
2.
This transition element is used in many barometers and thermometers.
a.
copper
b.
iron
c.
mercury
d.
titanium
Hint
3.
Many transition elements have multiple positive oxidation states because their atoms can lose some of their _______________.
a.
d electrons
b.
s electrons
c.
p electrons
d.
nuclear protons
Hint
4.
This useful transition element is the major component in steel.
a.
iron
b.
tungsten
c.
chromium
d.
nickel
Hint
5.
This transition element is commonly used as a coating on iron and steel to prevent corrosion.
a.
gold
b.
niobium
c.
scandium
d.
zinc
Hint
