Transition Metals

Transition metals are dull in colour.

• True

• False

Transition metals have similar properties to alkali metals.

• True

• False

Transition metals are harder and stronger than alkali metals.

• True

• False

Transition metals are soft and can easily be cut with a knife.

• True

• False

What type of ions do transition metals form?

• Positive

• Negative

• Both positive and negative ions

• They do not forms ions

Which of these is not a property of most transition metals?

• hardness and strength

• shiny

• low melting point

• good electrical conductivity

Which of these statements about the melting points of transition metals is not true?

• They increase across a period from left to right.

• There is no real trend across a period.

• They are all high.

• They are higher than alkali metals

Which of these statements is correct about the general reactivity of transition metals?

• They react readily with acid but not air and water.

• They are slow to react with air, water and acid.

• They readily react with air, water and acid.

• They are completely unreactive.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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What is produced when a metal carbonate is heated?

• A metal oxide and hydrogen.

• A metal and carbon dioxide.

• A metal oxide.

• A metal oxide and carbon dioxide.

What is the name given to transition metals when they are used to speed up reactions without being used up?

• catapults

• capitalists

• catalysts

• caterpillars