Transition Metals

On the periodic table shown, which colour are the transition metals?

• Purple

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

Which group of elements have a shiny appearance?

• Transition metals

• Halogens

• Alkali metals

• Noble gases

Which of these elements is most reactive?

• Xenon (Group 0)

• Iron (Transition metal)

• Krypton (Group 0)

• Potassium (Group 1 metal)

Which metals form white or colourless compounds when reacting with water? (Alkali metals)

• Transition metals

• Alkali metals

• Rusty metals

• Steel alloys

Which group have higher melting points?

• Alkali metals

• Transition metals

Which of these elements is the least reactive? (Gold – transition metal)

• Iron (transition metal)

• Sodium (alkali metal)

• Gold (transition metal)

• Fluorine (halogen)

Which group of elements are generally good conductors of heat and electricity?

• Transition metals

• Alkali metals

• Halogens

• Noble gases

Which group of elements form coloured compounds?

• Alkali metals

• Transition metals

Transition metals generally have higher densities and strength than alkali metals

• True

• False

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Transition metals react with water to form solutions with a pH above 7

• True

• False

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