| Date | May 2011 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 11M.1.hl.TZ1.9 |
| Level | HL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | State | Question number | 9 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which electron transitions are responsible for the colours of transition metal compounds?
A. Between d orbitals and s orbitals
B. Among the attached ligands
C. From the metal ion to the attached ligands
D. Between d orbitals
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
[N/A]
Syllabus sections
Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 13: The periodic table—the transition metals » 13.2 Coloured complexes
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