Transition elements: past paper questions
Real questions on transition elements
The newest 20 of 24 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0620/33 · May/June 2026 · Q6b[2]
Titanium is a transition element. State two properties of transition elements that are different from Group I metals.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · May/June 2026 · Q4a[2]
State two physical properties of transition elements that are different from Group I metals.
See it on the paper → - 0620/32 · February/March 2026 · Q3b[2]
Titanium is a transition element that can be used as a catalyst. State two other properties of transition elements.
See it on the paper → - 0620/31 · May/June 2025 · Q1h[1]
a transition element.
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · May/June 2025 · Q1b[1]
a transition element
See it on the paper → - 0620/31 · October/November 2024 · Q6c[1]
has a low density forms coloured compounds has a low melting point Tick (✓) one box. (c) Choose one property from the list that shows that nickel is a transition element.
See it on the paper → - 0620/31 · October/November 2024 · Q8b(ii)[1]
Choose from the list the metal used as an inert electrode. Draw a circle around your chosen answer. calcium magnesium platinum sodium
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · October/November 2024 · Q6c[1]
Copper is a transition element. Choose the correct statement about transition elements. Tick (✓) one box. They have low densities. They often act as catalysts. They have low melting points.
See it on the paper → - 0620/32 · February/March 2024 · Q5b[1]
Samarium has properties that are similar to the properties of transition elements. Choose one statement about samarium that is correct. Tick (✓) one box. Compounds of samarium are colourless. Samarium has a low melting point. Samarium and its compounds do not act as catalysts. Samarium has a high density.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2023 · Q4c(i)[1]
State one other physical property of transition elements.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2023 · Q4c(ii)[1]
State one other chemical property of transition elements.
See it on the paper → - 0620/32 · October/November 2022 · Q8a[2]
Chromium is a transition element. Potassium is an element in Group I of the Periodic Table. Chromium has a higher density than potassium. Give two other ways in which the physical properties of chromium differ from the physical properties of potassium.
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · October/November 2022 · Q3c(i)[1]
Name a radioactive element that is used as a source of energy in nuclear power stations.
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · October/November 2022 · Q3c(ii)[1]
State one other industrial use of radioactive isotopes. [Total: 6]
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · October/November 2022 · Q8a(i)[2]
Copper is a transition element. Sodium is an element in Group I of the Periodic Table. Copper is harder than sodium. Give two other ways in which the physical properties of copper differ from the physical properties of sodium.
See it on the paper → - 0620/22 · May/June 2022 · Q23[1]
Which elements have both a high melting point and variable oxidation states?
See it on the paper → - 0620/12 · October/November 2021 · Q23[1]
Which element is a transition element?
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · May/June 2021 · Q8c[2]
Lithium is an element in Group I of the Periodic Table. Copper is a transition element. Copper has a higher melting point and higher boiling point than lithium. Give two other ways in which the properties of transition elements differ from the properties of Group I elements.
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · October/November 2020 · Q5e(i)[2]
Use this information to give two properties of chromium which are different from properties of Group I elements such as sodium.
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · October/November 2020 · Q5e(ii)[2]
Use this information to give two properties of chromium which are similar to properties of Group I elements such as sodium. [Total: 16]
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates could state at least one property of a transition element such as high melting point or high density. Limited responses • A few candidates were confused with the properties and used low melting point and low density.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0620/32 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
Although a majority of the candidates answered this correctly, some candidates appeared to be guessing. All of the possible options were seen.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0620/31 Q1(h) (Cambridge)
Candidates did slightly better on this question and could identify a transition element.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0620/33 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
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