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The Periodic Table

Quick questions on Metals, non-metals and the transition block: N(A)-Level Chemistry

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What are the transition metals?
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The transition metals form the wide block in the middle of the table (such as iron, copper, and zinc). Compared with Group I metals they are:
What is q1?
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State two physical properties typical of a metal. [2 marks]
What is q2?
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Explain why a metal oxide and a non-metal oxide differ in their acid-base nature. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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State two properties of the transition metals that Group I metals do not share. [2 marks]

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