Describe the Group VII halogens, chlorine, bromine and iodine, as diatomic non-metals with general trends down the group, limited to: (a) increasing density (b) decreasing reactivity
Describe the Group I alkali metals, lithium, sodium and potassium, as relatively soft metals with general trends down the group, limited to: (a) decreasing melting point (b) increasing density (c) increasing reactivity
Describe the transition elements as metals that: (a) have high densities (b) have high melting points (c) have variable oxidation numbers (d) form coloured compounds (e) often act as catalysts as elements and in compounds