Question

1. give one elemental symbol for each of the following

______ a transition metal
______ an inner transition metal
______ a rare earth
______ a metalloid

Explanation:

Transition metals are in groups 3 - 12 of the periodic table. Inner - transition metals are the lanthanides and actinides. Rare earth elements are part of inner - transition metals. Metalloids have properties intermediate between metals and non - metals.

Answer:

1. Fe (for transition metal)
2. U (for inner transition metal)
3. La (for rare earth)
4. Si (for metalloid)