Properties of Transition Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Where are transition metals located in the periodic table?
Where are transition metals located in the periodic table?
Centre, Groups 3 to 12
In which group are alkali metals found?
In which group are alkali metals found?
Group 1
How does the reactivity of transition metals compare to alkali metals?
How does the reactivity of transition metals compare to alkali metals?
Transition metals are less reactive
What happens when sodium reacts with water?
What happens when sodium reacts with water?
Vigorous reaction, produces & heat
Which properties describe transition metals?
Which properties describe transition metals?
High density, strong and hard
Why can potassium be cut easily with a knife?
Why can potassium be cut easily with a knife?
It is soft
What are the melting and boiling points of transition metals like?
What are the melting and boiling points of transition metals like?
High melting and boiling points
At what temperature does caesium melt?
At what temperature does caesium melt?
Just above room temperature
Which statement about conductivity is correct?
Which statement about conductivity is correct?
Both groups conduct heat & electricity
What colour are compounds formed by alkali metals typically?
What colour are compounds formed by alkali metals typically?
White or colourless
How many oxidation states do alkali metals typically have?
How many oxidation states do alkali metals typically have?
One oxidation state, +1
Which group of metals is typically used as catalysts?
Which group of metals is typically used as catalysts?
Transition metals