1.3 Transition Metals Flashcards
1
Q
Compare transition metals to group 1 elements
A
Transition metals :
- Harder and stronger
- Higher melting points (except mercury)
- Higher densities
- Much less reactive, do not react vigorously with oxygen or water
2
Q
What are the properties of chromium?
A
Hard
Brittle
Lustrous
3
Q
What are the properties of Manganese
A
Hard
Very brittle
Difficult to fuse
Easy to oxidise
4
Q
Iron properties?
A
Good conductor
Rusts in air
Strong
Ductile
Malleable
5
Q
Cobal properties?
A
Hard
Brittle
High melting point
6
Q
Nickel properties
A
Malleable
Hard
Ductile
Good conductor of heat and electricity
7
Q
Copper properties
A
Malleable
Soft
Highly ductile and conductive
8
Q
What are the typical properties of transition metals?
A
Ions with many different charges
Form coloured compounds
Useful as catalysts
