The table shows some properties of four elements, W, X, Y and Z.
| Element | Melting point / ∘C^\circ\mathrm{C}∘C | Density / g cm−3\mathrm{g\,cm^{-3}}gcm−3 | Conducts electricity as a solid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 3550 | 3.5 | no |
| X | 327 | 11.3 | yes |
| Y | 1495 | 8.9 | yes |
| Z | 1287 | 1.8 | yes |
Which element is most likely to be a transition metal?
W, as it has the highest melting point
X, as it has the highest density
Y, as it has a high melting point and density
Z, as it conducts and has a high melting point
42 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.