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1.3 Properties of transition metals

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Tungsten is a transition metal. Potassium is a Group 1 metal.

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Give two differences between the properties of tungsten and the properties of potassium.

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b.

The filament inside a light bulb reaches a temperature of about 2500 ∘C2500\ ^\circ\text{C}2500 ∘C. The filament is a very thin wire. Filaments are made from tungsten.

Explain two reasons why tungsten is suitable for making filaments.

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c.

Explain why potassium could not be used to make a filament.

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1.3 Properties of transition metals Questions

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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.

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