Properties of Transition Metals Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• shiny : when polished, light reflects well from the surface of transition metals
• conductor : electricity passes well through transition metals
• malleable : can be hammered or rolled into shape without shattering
• high melting point : lots of energy needed to break strong metallic bonds
• sonorous : makes a high pitched sound when hit
• ductile : can be stretched out to make thin wires
• coloured : transition metals form _ compounds
• catalysts : increase rate of reaction without being used up
• high density : large mass due to atoms being very close together
• alkali metals : have lower densities than transition metals
• silver : highly reflective metal used in jewellery and mirrors