5) Separate Chemistry Flashcards
Where are transition metals found?
In the middle of the periodic table
How does transition metal melting point compare to alkali metals?
Higher melting point
How does transition metal strength compare to alkali metals?
Stronger and harder
How does transition metal density compare to alkali metals?
Higher density
More mass for the same volume
How does transition metal reactivity compare to alkali metals?
Less reactive
What are special properties of transition metals?
Can form ions with diofferent positive charges
Can form different coloured compounds
Often used as catalysts
What transition metals are used at catalytic converters in cars?
Platinum
Rhodium
What is corrosion?
The gradual destruction of metals because of reactons with oxygen and water
What is the reaction of rusting?
Iron + oxygen + water –> hydrated
iron (III) oxide
What is the rusting experiment?
Place iron nail in boiling tube under conditions:
Only water - no rust
Only air - no rust
Air and water - rust
What are the 3 main ways of preventing corrosion?
Coatings
Galvanising
Sacrificial method
What is galvanising?
A hybrid of coatings and sacrifical method
Protected metal is sprayed with more reactive metal (coating)
If more reactive metal is damaged it protects as sacrifical metal
What are corrosion coatings?
Applying a barrier such as greasing, painting or electroplating
What is a disadvantge of coatings?
Any damage leads to metal becoming exposed
What is the sacrifical method of corrosion?
Metal requiring protection has more reactive metal atatched to it
Water and oxygen will stop reacting with protected metal
What process is used to electroplate objects?
Electrolysis
What is the process of electroplating?
Metal to be electroplated placed at cathode and coating metal at anode
Why do we electroplate?
To coat a cheaper metal with a more expensive one (jewellery)
What are alloys?
A combination of 2+ elements with at least 1 metal
Why are alloys stronger than pure metals?
Ions of different sizes cannot slide across each other easily
What are uses of aluminium alloys?
Armour plating
Manufacturing planes
What is bronze an alloy of?
Copper
Tin
What is bronze used for?
Making coins
Electrical hardware
Statues
How many carats is pure gold?
24 carats
Why does gold often become an alloy?
Pure gold is soft
What is brass an alloy of?
Copper
Zinc
What is brass used for?
Hinges
Locks
Instruments
What is steel an alloy of?
Iron
Other metals
How do stainless steels react with oxygen and water?
They are strong and resistant to corrosion
What can the concentration of a solution be measured in?
Moles (mol/dm^3)
Mass (g/dm^3)
What do we need to know to calculate the amount of solute in a solution?
Concentration of solution
Volume of solution
What do we need to know to calculate the concentration of a solution?
Volumes of 2 solutions that react completely
Concentration of 1 of these solutions
What is a solute?
A dissolved substance
How is the concentration of a solution calculated?
Concentration of solution = amount of solute / volume
How many dm^3 does any 1 mole of gas take up in a room at room temperature and normal pressure?
24 dm^3