A student started a table to compare the Group 1 metals with the transition metals. Three boxes are empty.
Table: A comparison of the properties of the Group 1 metals and the transition metals
| Property | Group 1 metals | Transition metals |
|---|---|---|
| Melting point | low | |
| Hardness | hard | |
| Colour of compounds | white |
Complete the table.
Iron is a transition metal and sodium is a Group 1 metal.
Suggest two reasons why saucepans are made from iron and not from sodium.
40 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.