Understanding Metals, Non-Metals, and Transition Metals

Where are most metals located on the periodic table?

• Bottom right

• Top left

• Bottom left

• Top right

Why do metals tend to form positive ions?

• They have many electrons in their outer shell

• They have few electrons in their outer shell

• They have a full outer shell of electrons

• They are non-reactive

What makes metals more reactive as you move down the periodic table?

• They have fewer electron shells

• Their outer electrons are closer to the nucleus

• They have a higher atomic number

• Their outer electrons are further from the nucleus

Which of the following is a property of metallic bonds?

• Strong and responsible for metals' physical properties

• Weak and easily broken

• Responsible for metals being brittle

• Only found in non-metals

What is a characteristic of non-metals?

• Malleable

• Brittle and dull in color

• Good conductors of electricity

• High melting points

What is a common use of metals due to their conductivity?

• In electric wires

• In making glass

• In food packaging

• In textile manufacturing

What is a unique property of transition metals?

• They can form multiple ions

• They are poor catalysts

• They are always colorless

• They can form only one type of ion

Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber process?

• Nickel

• Iron

• Lead

• Chromium

What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

• It is consumed in the reaction

• It slows down the reaction

• It changes the products of the reaction

• It increases the rate of the reaction without being used up

Where can you find additional learning resources related to this video?

• periodictable.com

• cognito.org

• metalsandnonmetals.org

• transitionmetals.net