Transition metals are located in the middle of the periodic table and have certain properties.
Which two properties do most transition metals have?
| Property 1 | Property 2 | |
| A | soft | form colourless compounds |
| B | high melting points | low densities |
| C | high densities | form coloured compounds |
| D | form ions with multiple charges | do not conduct electricity |
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Nitrogen and water are produced when ammonia reacts with oxygen.
A metal oxide catalyst is used to speed up the rate of reaction.
Which of the following metal oxides would most likely be used for this reaction?
Na2O
Li2O
Al2O3
Cr2O3
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A catalyst is used during the Haber Process to manufacture ammonia.
Which elements are usually used as catalysts?
The transition metals
The alkali metals
The noble gases
The halogens
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Nickel is a transition metal.
Sodium is a Group 1 metal.
Which statement below is correct when comparing their properties?
Group 1 metals are less reactive than transition metals
Group 1 metals are harder than transition metals
Transition metals have lower melting points than Group 1 metals
Transition metals are more dense than Group 1 metals
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Which combination of properties makes transition metals suitable for use in cutting tools?
| Property 1 | Property 2 | |
| A | malleable | hard |
| B | strong | ductile |
| C | not reactive | high melting point |
| D | high boiling point | conducts electricity |
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