Transition elements and alkali metals (Group 1) share many metallic properties, but they also have distinct differences.
Which of the following describes a typical property of transition metals but not of Group 1 metals?
They form compounds that are white or colourless
They are good conductors of electricity
They can act as catalysts in industrial processes
They have very low densities and can float on water
97 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion, covering 6.1.1 Properties of transition metals, 6.1.2 Corrosion and its prevention, and 6.1.3 Alloys and the uses of metals. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.