Typical Properties of Transition Metals (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): 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
Which of the following is an example of a transition metal?
Which of the following is an example of a transition metal?
Copper
What is true about the melting and boiling points of transition metals?
What is true about the melting and boiling points of transition metals?
They are high
What is the melting point of iron?
What is the melting point of iron?
1538°C
How does the density of gold compare to aluminium of the same size?
How does the density of gold compare to aluminium of the same size?
Gold is much heavier
Why is copper commonly used in electrical wiring?
Why is copper commonly used in electrical wiring?
It is a good conductor of electricity
What does it mean that transition metals are malleable and ductile?
What does it mean that transition metals are malleable and ductile?
They can form sheets and wires
What colour are copper compounds usually?
What colour are copper compounds usually?
Blue or green
What colours can iron compounds be?
What colours can iron compounds be?
Green, brown, or yellow
What is a catalyst?
What is a catalyst?
A substance that speeds up reactions
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
How reactive are transition metals compared to alkali metals?
How reactive are transition metals compared to alkali metals?
Less reactive