Typical Properties of Transition Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Which groups of the periodic table contain transition metals?
Which groups of the periodic table contain transition metals?
Groups 3 to 12
What is the melting point of iron?
What is the melting point of iron?
1538°C
Why does gold feel much heavier than aluminium of the same size?
Why does gold feel much heavier than aluminium of the same size?
Gold has a higher density
Which transition metal is commonly used in electrical wiring?
Which transition metal is commonly used in electrical wiring?
Copper
What does it mean for a metal to be malleable?
What does it mean for a metal to be malleable?
Can be hammered into thin sheets
What does it mean for a metal to be ductile?
What does it mean for a metal to be ductile?
Can be drawn into wires
What colours are copper compounds usually?
What colours are copper compounds usually?
Blue or green
Which colours can iron compounds be?
Which colours can iron compounds be?
Green, brown, or yellow
Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber process to make ammonia?
Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber process to make ammonia?
Iron
Which transition metal is used in catalytic converters in cars?
Which transition metal is used in catalytic converters in cars?
Platinum
Which two ions can iron form due to its variable oxidation states?
Which two ions can iron form due to its variable oxidation states?
Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺
How do transition metals compare to alkali metals in terms of reactivity?
How do transition metals compare to alkali metals in terms of reactivity?
Less reactive