Properties of Transition Metals (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): 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 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
Which statement about the density of alkali metals is correct?
Which statement about the density of alkali metals is correct?
Low density, some float on water
What property makes potassium different from transition metals?
What property makes potassium different from transition metals?
It is soft and can be cut with a knife
Which metal melts just above room temperature?
Which metal melts just above room temperature?
Caesium
What type of compounds do transition metals typically form?
What type of compounds do transition metals typically form?
Coloured compounds
How many oxidation states do alkali metals typically have?
How many oxidation states do alkali metals typically have?
One oxidation state (+1)
Why is platinum used in catalytic converters in cars?
Why is platinum used in catalytic converters in cars?
It acts as a catalyst
What property do both transition and alkali metals share?
What property do both transition and alkali metals share?
Good conductors of heat and electricity
How do alkali metals react with water?
How do alkali metals react with water?
React vigorously