Transition Elements/Metals

What are the general properties of transitional elements?

• Less reactive

• Very reactive

Is there a clear trend in transition elements?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Which of these are NOT a transition element?

• Copper

• Zinc

• Mercury

• Gallium

Why is copper often used in wiring?

• It is strenuous.

• It is dense.

• It is rigid.

• It is ductile.

Which metal is the most malleable and ductile?

• Mercury

• Gold

• Iron

• Zinc

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

• Zinc

• Iron

• Mercury

• Cobalt

What colour is copper?

• grey

• yellow-brown

• blue-black

• reddish-brown

What is one use of iron?

• To make magnets.

• To make jewellery.

• Used in paints.

• Used in cosmetics.

Why is mercury used in thermometers?

• It contracts when heated.

• It explodes when heated.

• It expands when heated.

What is the density of gold?

• 123456g/cm³

• 3456g/cm³

• 19.3g/cm³

• 19.7g/cm³