Where are the transition metals placed in the periodic table?
On the left-hand side
On the right-hand side
In the central block
Which statement about the physical properties of transition metals is true?
The physical properties of transition metals are the same as group 1
The physical properties of transition metals show trends in group properties
The transition metals have similar physical properties
Which property of transition metals is different from that of elements in group 1?
Good conductors of electricity
High melting points
Very reactive
Which of these is a property of ions of transition metals?
They are coloured
They all have +1 charge
They all have -1 charge.
Which transition metal has an unusually low melting point?
Mercury
Gold
Chromium
Which of these pairs of transition metals are the most unreactive?
Gold and silver
Silver and iron
Iron and chromium
Why is steel used for building bridges?
It has a high melting point
It is unreactive
It is strong
Why is copper used to make water pipes?
It is strong and reactive
It does not react with water at room temperature and it can be bent into shape
It is a good conductor of electricity and can be bent into shape
Why is chromium used on a car?
It is a good conductor of electricity
It stays shiny when polished
Why is silver used to make printed circuit boards?