d and f BLOCK ELEMENTS

Which property of transition metals contributes most directly to their ability to form complexes?

• High ionic charges
• Small ionic sizes
• Availability of d orbitals
• High electronegativity

What is the primary bonding type in transition metal alloys?

• Ionic bonding
• Covalent bonding
• Hydrogen bonding
• Metallic bonding

Why is alloy formation important industrially?

• Alloys are cheaper to produce
• Alloys have identical properties to pure metals
• Alloys are easier to recycle
• Alloys have superior properties compared to pure metals

What is bronze an alloy of?

• Copper and Zinc
• Copper and Lead
• Copper and Tin
• Copper and Nickel

What is brass an alloy of?

• Copper and Tin
• Copper and Lead
• Copper and Zinc
• Copper and Nickel