C4.1.5 - The Transition Metals

Question 1

Where are the transition metals on the Periodic Table?

Answer 1

Between Groups 2 and 3 (Between IUPAC Groups 3 and 12)

Question 2

What are the properties of the transition metals?

Answer 2

Shiny when freshly cut
Good conductors of electricity
Strong
Malleable

Question 3

What does malleable mean?

Answer 3

Can be bent or hammered into shape

Question 4

What is the difference between the alkali metals or the transition metals?

Answer 4

Transition metals are stronger and harder
Transition metals have higher densities
Transition metals have a higher melting point (except mercury)
Transition metals are less reactive

Question 5

What is the only transition metal which is not solid at room temperature?

Answer 5

Mercury

Question 6

Why are transition metals useful for making everyday objects?

Answer 6

They have good properties

Question 7

What does iron react with to produce rust?

Answer 7

Water and oxygen

Question 8

What elements do not react with oxygen or water at all?

Answer 8

Gold, Platinum, Iridium

Question 9

What elements are used in catalytic converters?

Answer 9

Platinum, Rhodium, Palladium

Question 10

What do catalytic converters do?

Answer 10

They convert harmful gases in vehicle exhaust fumes into less harmful ones