Transition Metals Characteristics and Properties

This video from MooMooMath and Science discusses transition elements, which are found in groups 3 through 12 of the periodic table. These elements have an incomplete d subshell and serve as a bridge between the two sides of the table. The video explains the properties of transition metals, including their hardness, metallic appearance, and high melting and boiling points. It also covers the inner transition metals, lanthanides, and actinides. The video concludes with a note on the reactivity and electron configuration of transition metals, highlighting their unique characteristics compared to other elements.

Which groups in the periodic table contain the transition elements?

• Groups 1 and 2

• Groups 3 through 12

• Groups 13 through 18

• Groups 1 through 8

What is a defining characteristic of transition elements?

• They have an incomplete d subshell

• They have a complete p subshell

• They have a complete s subshell

• They have an incomplete f subshell

What is the common appearance of most transition metals?

• They are usually shiny and metallic

• They are usually black

• They are usually dull and non-metallic

• They are usually transparent

Which two transition metals have unique colors not seen in other elements?

• Zinc and Cadmium

• Silver and Platinum

• Gold and Copper

• Iron and Nickel

What is a notable physical property of transition metals as a group?

• They have high melting points

• They are non-conductive

• They have low melting points

• They are gases at room temperature

How does the reactivity of transition metals compare to alkali metals?

• They are more reactive

• They are less reactive

• They are non-reactive

• They have the same reactivity

How many electrons do most transition metals have in their outer shell?

• Eighteen

• Three

• Two

• One

Which transition metal has 18 electrons in its outer shell?

• Iron

• Copper

• Zinc

• Palladium