Question detail
How do transition metals compare to Group 1 metals in terms of reactivity with water?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)
Question
- A. Less reactive than Group 1 metals
- B. More reactive than Group 1 metals
- C. Equally reactive as Group 1 metals
- D. Reacts only with acids
Answer
The correct option is Less reactive than Group 1 metals.
Explanation
The correct option is Less reactive than Group 1 metals. Less reactive than Group 1 metals is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to (chemistry only) Compare transition metals with Group 1 metals in terms of melting points. This is tested in the subtopic Comparison with Group 1 elements within Properties of transition metals (chemistry only), so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer Comparison with Group 1 elements precisely. Repair marker 9a416c5c keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Melting Points
Students often think that transition metals have lower melting points than Group 1 metals.
Remember that transition metals generally have higher melting points compared to Group 1 metals due to stronger metallic bonding.
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