Properties of the Transition Metals

The transition metals are found between groups __ and __ on the periodic table.

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 5

Select the transition metals.

• Copper

• Potassium

• Iron

• Gold

• Calcium

The transition metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

• True

• False

In general the transition metals are strong, dense, shiny solids.

• True

• False

Transition metals are (a)   reactive than the alkali metals.

In general, transition metals have (a)   melting points than the alkali metals.

Compounds containing transition metals are all similar in colour.

• True

• False

Transition metals can be used to speed up the rate of reaction, but don't get used up in a reaction. They are called (a)   .

The table shows information about two metals. One metal is cobalt and the other is potassium. Suggest which metal is cobalt.

(a)  

Metal X: Reacts vigorously with oxygen to form a white compound.

Metal Y: Reacts slowly with oxygen to form a red compound.

Metal Z: Reacts slowly with oxygen to form a white compound.

Which metal is most likely to be a transition metal?

(a)