Typical Properties of Transition Metals (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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In which groups of the periodic table are transition metals found?
In which groups of the periodic table are transition metals found?
Groups 3 to 12
What is the melting point of iron?
What is the melting point of iron?
Which property describes transition metals having high mass for their size?
Which property describes transition metals having high mass for their size?
High density
Why is copper used in electrical wiring?
Why is copper used in electrical wiring?
It's an excellent conductor of electricity
What does it mean when transition metals are described as malleable?
What does it mean when transition metals are described as malleable?
They can be hammered into thin sheets
What does ductility mean for transition metals?
What does ductility mean for transition metals?
They can be drawn into wires
What colours are copper compounds usually?
What colours are copper compounds usually?
Blue or green
What is a catalyst?
What is a catalyst?
Speeds up reactions without being used up
Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber process?
Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber process?
Iron
What does variable oxidation states mean for transition metals?
What does variable oxidation states mean for transition metals?
Can lose different numbers of electrons
Which two ions can iron form?
Which two ions can iron form?
and
How do transition metals compare to alkali metals in reactivity?
How do transition metals compare to alkali metals in reactivity?
Less reactive than alkali metals