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Copper is a transition element. Potassium is a Group 1 element. Identify two correct differences between copper and potassium. Tick (“) two boxes only. copper has a lower melting point copper is softer copper is more dense copper is less reactive copper is less strong
See it on the paper →Figure 6.1 shows an outline of the Periodic Table. Figure 6.1 Element X: * is a blue-grey solid * does not conduct electricity * — forms an acidic oxide. State which section of the Periodic Table is most likely to contain element X. Tick (W) one box. A B Cc D
See it on the paper →Copper is a transition element. Copper is a metal. Tick (“) the two correct statements about copper. copper acts as a catalyst copper forms white compounds only copper has a low melting point copper is a good conductor of thermal energy copper is a poor conductor of electricity copper is not malleable
See it on the paper →Iron is a metal. Circle three physical properties which are characteristic of metals. good electrical conductor high melting point low boiling point malleable poor thermal conductor
See it on the paper →Which row does not link a general physical property to the type of element?
See it on the paper →State three general physical properties that distinguish metals from non-metals.
See it on the paper →Describe two physical properties of magnesium.
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to combine their knowledge of general metal properties and transition metal properties to answer this question. • Copper being a good conductor of thermal energy was well known. Limited responses • A few candidates were unable to identify any correct statements about copper.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/32 Q6(a) (Cambridge)
A wide variety of correct physical properties was given by the candidates. Some candidates suggested chemical properties.
— Examiner report, February/March 2022, 0654/32 Q11(b) (Cambridge)
A number of different correct physical properties of magnesium were seen. Most candidates gained at least some credit.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0654/33 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
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State two physical properties of metals.
See it on the paper →State and describe the physical property of aluminium that allows foil to be made in this way. physical property description
See it on the paper →Aluminium foil is used to make food containers. State the chemical property of aluminium that makes it suitable for this use.
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