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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which block on this periodic table represents the transition metals?
s block
d block
p block
f block
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a transition metals?
sodium
chromium
iron
nickel
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which group of metals are transition metals usually compared to show that they have unique properties?
group 7
group 0
group 1
there is no specific comparison group
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which groups on the periodic table are the transition metals between?
group 1
group 2
group 3
group 4
- 5. Multiple Choice
true or false: The transition metals do not form coloured compounds. They are all white or grey.
true
false
- 6. Multiple Choice
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals are...
weaker
stronger
- 7. Multiple Choice
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals are...
harder
softer
- 8. Multiple Choice
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals have...
higher melting points
lower melting points
- 9. Multiple Choice
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals are...
less reactive
more reactive
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is correct for transition metals?
They can conduct electricity
The cannot conduct electricity
They cannot conduct heat
They can conduct heat
- 11. Fill in the Blank
Transition metals can be hammered into shape. What is the name of this property?
- 12. Fill in the Blank
Transition metals can be stretched into wires. What is the name of this property?
- 13. Multiple Choice
Choose all of the transition metals from the list below
potassium
manganese
copper
beryllium
cobalt
- 14. Multiple Choice
Fe2+ and Fe3+ are both ions of iron. What is different about them?
they have different numbers of protons
they have different numbers of neutrons
they have a different charge
they are different elements
- 15. Fill in the Blank
Transition metals are added in small amounts to speed up the rate of some chemical reactions. They make them happen quicker but are not used up themselves. What are the transition metals being?
- 16. Multiple Choice
Platinum and gold are transition metals that are used in wedding rings. Which 2 properties makes them useful for this?
These metals have low densities
These metals do not react with water
These metals do not react with air
These metals have low melting points
- 17. Multiple Choice
Copper is used in electrical wiring. It is a transition metal. Which property makes it good to be used in wires?
it cannot conduct electricity
it can be stretched into long thin shapes
- 18. Fill in the Blank
Transition metals are used in pottery making. This is because they are...
- 19. Fill in the Blank
How many different ions can vanadium form?
- 20. Fill in the Blank
How many different ions can manganese form?
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