NWAFOR ORIZU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION NSUGBE

P.M.B. 1734 ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2017/2018 SESSION
COURSE CODE: CHE 222 2½ Hrs
COURSE TITLE: METALS, ALLOYS AND TRANSITION ELEMENTS
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER Q1 AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

Q1a State four(4) physical properties and four(4) chemical properties shared by all metals.
[12 marks]
Q1b Using the argon core as basis, write down the correct electron configurations of the first-row(3d)
transition metals. [10 marks]
Q1c On the basis of atomic structure, briefly explain the two classifications of alloys known to you.
[8 marks]
Q2a By applying the 'free electron model', justify the statement "the mobility of the valence electrons
in a metal accounts for its electrical conductivity, luster, malleability, and ductility". [10 marks]
Q2b Use the band theory of solids to distinguish the three groups of materials: conductors,
semiconductors and insulators. [10 marks]
Q3a Mention three(3) physical properties and three(3) magnetic properties of the first-row transition
metals. [12 marks]
Q3b State the two(2) types of electronic transitions which account for the formation of coloured
compounds by the transition metals. [8 marks]
Q4a Explain the lanthanide contraction. [12 marks]
Q4b Mention one physical property and one chemical property each of groups I, II, III and IV
elements of the periodic table. [8 marks]
Q5ai What is an alloy? [5 marks]
aii Give two(2) examples only of EITHER ferrous alloys OR non-ferrous alloys. [5 marks]
Q5b Explain with appropriate diagrams the three(3) structures of pure metals. [10 marks]