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Noble Gases and Transition Metals [305]

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these substances has/have a stable electronic configuration? Check all that apply.

a)

Helium

b)

Argon

c)

Nitrogen gas

d)

Krypton

2.

Which of these is not a property of noble gases?

a)

Colourless

b)

Odourless

c)

Flammable

d)

Gas at room temperature

3.

When compared to Group 1 metals, the transition metals are...

a)

harder

b)

softer

4.

When compared to Group 1 metals, the transition metals have...

a)

higher melting points

b)

lower melting points

5.

When compared to Group 1 metals, the transition metals are...

a)

less reactive

b)

more reactive

6.

Platinum and gold are transition metals that are used in wedding rings. Which 2 properties makes them useful for this?

a)

These metals have low densities

b)

These metals do not react with water

c)

These metals do not react with oxygen

d)

These metals have low melting points

7.

Why do the boiling points of the noble gases increase down Group 18?

a)

The covalent bonds become stronger

b)

The weak forces of attraction between particles become stronger

c)

The ionic bonds become stronger

d)

The metallic bonds become stronger

8.

Which of these metals have ions with variable oxidation states (i.e. charges)?

a)

Iron

b)

Zinc

c)

Sodium

d)

Copper

e)

Magnesium