WorksheetsTransition Metals
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is not a transition metals?
sodium
chromium
iron
nickel
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
Which groups on the periodic table are the transition metals between?
group 1
group 2
group 3
group 4
true or false: The transition metals do not form coloured compounds. They are all white or grey.
true
false
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals are...
weaker
stronger
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals are...
harder
softer
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals have...
higher melting points
lower melting points
When compared to group 1 metals, the transition metals are...
less reactive
more reactive
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
Transition metals can be hammered into shape. What is the name of this property?
(a)
Transition metals can be stretched into wires. What is the name of this property?
(a)
Choose all of the transition metals from the list below
potassium
manganese
copper
beryllium
cobalt
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
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
How many different ions can vanadium form?
(a)
We would name FeSO4...
Iron Sulfate
Iron Sulfite
Iron (II) Sulfate
Iron (II) Sulfite
The number 7 in Roman numerals is:
VII
IIV
IIIV
VI
Metals have positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’. Which metal atom provides the most electrons for the sea?
Aluminium
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Which statement describes the lattice structure of a metal?
The lattice consists of alternating positive ions and negative ions.
The lattice consists of neutral atoms arranged in layers.
The lattice consists of positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’.
The lattice consists of neutral atoms in a ‘sea of electrons’.
The diagram represents the general structure of a solid Z.
What is Z?
aluminium
iodine
silicon dioxide
sulfur
