1.3: Properties of transition metals - TRIPLE

Question 1

Compared to Group 1, what are the transition elements like?

Answer 1

● Are​ ​harder​ ​and​ ​stronger
● Have​ ​higher​ ​melting​ ​points​ ​(except​ ​for​ ​mercury)​ ​and higher​ ​densities
● Much​ ​less​ ​reactive​ ​and​ ​don’t​ ​react​ ​as​ ​vigorously​ ​with oxygen​ ​or​ ​water

Question 2

What are typical properties of transition metals?

Answer 2

● They​ ​have​ ​ions​ ​with​ ​many​ ​different​ ​charges
● Form​ ​coloured​ ​compounds
● Are​ ​useful​ ​as​ ​catalysts.