The table gives some properties of four metals, W, X, Y and Z. Two of the metals are Group 1 metals and two are transition metals.
Table: The melting point, density and hardness of four metals, W, X, Y and Z
| Metal | Melting point in ∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C | Density in g/cm3\text{g/cm}^3g/cm3 | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 98 | 0.97 | very soft |
| X | 1085 | 8.96 | hard |
| Y | 63 | 0.86 | very soft |
| Z | 1495 | 8.90 | hard |
Give the two metals in the table that are transition metals.
Use the table. Give two ways in which the properties of metals X and Z are different from the properties of metals W and Y.
Metal Y is a Group 1 metal. A small piece of metal Y is added to a beaker of cold water.
Describe two things you would see.
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.