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1.3 Properties of transition metals

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An outdoor instrument is kept steady by a ballast block, which adds weight to the instrument. The block must fit into a fixed volume. It may reach 200 °C and is exposed to air and rain. An engineer claims lithium is suitable for the block because it is easier to transport than cobalt. The engineer is also considering sealing the block so that it is protected from air and water.

The table gives information about lithium and cobalt.

MetalDensity in g/cm³Melting point in °C
Lithium0.53181
Cobalt8.91495

Evaluate the engineer's claim and predict whether sealing the block would make lithium as suitable as cobalt.

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1.3 Properties of transition metals Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /1.3 Properties of transition metals

91 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 1.3 Properties of transition metals, covering 1.3.1 Comparison with Group 1 elements and 1.3.2 Typical properties of transition metals. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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