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Acts as catalysts
Have low densities
Have low melting points
Form acid or basic oxides
Form coloured compounds
Form positive or negative ions
Iron is a transition metal. Sodium is a Group I metal.
State which property from the list:
(i). Is true for sodium but not iron.
(ii). Is true for iron but not sodium.
(iii). Is true for both sodium and iron.
(iv). Is not true for both sodium and iron.
Q2. State one physical and one chemical property that is common in transition elements like
Copper.
Q3. State the name given to Group VII elements and explain why they have similar chemical
properties.
Q4. Describe 2 differences in the physical properties of Group I elements and transition elements.
Q5. Predict the physical state of astatine at room temperature and pressure.