Transition metals: properties and uses

12 questions

1. The periodic table is organised into rows called periods and columns called ___.
2. What is an element?
3. Where are metals generally located on the periodic table?
4. An ___ is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons.
5. Which of the following is a property of most metals?
6. What is the charge of an ion formed by losing two electrons?
7. Which of the following metals is a transition metal?
8. Which of the following is a characteristic of transition metals compared to Group 1 metals?
9. Transition metals can form ions with different ___, which leads to compounds with varying properties and colours.
10. What is the significance of transition metals forming ions with different charges?
11. Which property is **not** typical of transition metals?
12. Why are transition metals often used as catalysts?

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