4.1.3 Properties of transition metals

Question 1

What are transition elements?

Answer 1

Transition elements are metals with properties different from Group 1 elements.

Question 2

How do transition elements differ from Group 1 elements?

Answer 2

Transition elements have:

• Higher melting points.
• Higher densities.
• Greater strength and hardness.
• Lower reactivity with oxygen, water, and halogens.

Question 3

Can you give examples of transition elements?

Answer 3

Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), and Copper (Cu).

Question 4

What are some typical properties of transition elements?

Answer 4

They can form ions with different charges.
They form coloured compounds.
They act as catalysts in chemical reactions.

Question 5

How can the general properties of transition elements be exemplified?

Answer 5

By using examples of compounds involving Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu.