Transition Metals (13a)

Question 1

Where are transition metals in the periodic table?

Answer 1

In the centre, between groups 2 and 3

Question 2

What are common uses of transition metals?

Answer 2

Used for jewellery, construction, vehicles, electrical wiring etc.

Question 3

3 physical properties of transition metals

Answer 3

Malleable (can be hammered or wired into shape), ductile (can be stretched out to make wires) and are good conductors of electricity

Question 4

What is iron used to make?

Answer 4

Buildings, bridges, ships and cars because it’s malleable and strong

Question 5

What is copper used to make?

Answer 5

Electrical wires as it’s ductile and a good conductor of electricity

Question 6

What’s the difference between transition metal compounds and group 1 & 2 metal compounds?

Answer 6

Transition compounds are coloured whereas group 1 and 2 compounds are colourless or white

Question 7

Covalent bonds

Answer 7

When a pair of electrons is shared between atoms of two non-metal elements

Question 8

Ionic bond

Answer 8

A bond formed between a metal and a non-metal

Question 9

Chemical bond

Answer 9

A force that holds atoms together within a molecule or compound