C4.1.5 - Transition Metals

Question 1

Where are the transition metals found?

Answer 1

Between groups 2 and 3

Question 2

What are the properties of transition metals?

Answer 2

Typical properties of metals:
Shiny when freshly cut
Good conductors of electricity 
Strong
Malleable

Question 3

Compared to the alkali metals of group 1, the transition metals are…

Answer 3

Stronger and harder
Have higher densities
Have higher melting points (except mercury)

Question 4

How reactive are the transition metals?

Answer 4

Less reactive than the alkali metals

They react slowly if at all

Question 5

What does iron react slowly with to produce rust (iron(iii) oxide)

Answer 5

Water (H2O) and Oxygen (O2)

Question 6

Which elements do not react with water or oxygen at all?

Answer 6

Gold
Platinum
Iridium

Question 7

What do transition metals produce?

What do alkali metals produce?

Answer 7

Transition : Coloured ionic compounds

Alkali : White or colourless ionic compounds

Question 8

Transition metals can form

Answer 8

More than one type of ion

Question 9

What are transition metals good for?

Answer 9

Being a catalyst