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Unit 3: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Quick questions on Chemistry of the d-block - WJEC A-Level Chemistry

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What is haemoglobin?
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Iron(II) in haemoglobin forms a complex with oxygen as a ligand; carbon monoxide binds more strongly to the same site, which is why it is toxic, a biological complex-ion example. Industrial catalysts. Iron (Haber), vanadium(V) oxide (Contact) and nickel (hydrogenation) all rely on variable oxidation states, central to large-scale chemical manufacture.
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Define a complex ion. [1 mark]
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State the coordination number and shape of [Fe(H2O)6]2+[\text{Fe}(\text{H}_2\text{O})_6]^{2+}. [1 mark]
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Explain why Zn2+\text{Zn}^{2+} solutions are colourless. [1 mark]
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State two factors that affect the colour of a transition metal complex. [2 marks]
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Explain why transition metals can act as catalysts. [1 mark]

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