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Lesson: Transition Metals

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the compounds and reactivities of transition metals and trends in their physical and chemical properties.

Worksheet • 4 Questions

Q1:

Which of the following is not a transition metal?

  • APotassium
  • BZirconium
  • CGold
  • DRhodium
  • ECobalt

Q2:

Transition metals and alkali metals have a few features in common but are different in many ways. Which of the following statements is false?

  • A Transition metals produce less colorful compounds than alkali metals.
  • B Transition metals have a larger number of stable oxidation states than alkali metals.
  • C Alkali metals have lower melting and boiling points than transition metals.
  • D Transition metals are harder and stronger than alkali metals.
  • E Alkali metals are not widely used as catalysts, while transition metals are.

Q3:

Which of the following is not a common property of the transition metals?

  • AThey are easily vaporized.
  • BThey are good thermal conductors.
  • CThey form multiple stable ions.
  • DThey are good catalysts.
  • EThey form colorful ions.

Q4:

Which of the following is not a common property of the transition metals?

  • AColorful
  • BElectrically conductive
  • CShiny
  • DDense
  • EStrong
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