CHAPTER 24 - TRANSITION ELEMENTS Flashcards
Where are d block elements found on the periodic table
Between Group 2 and Group 13 (Scandium to Zinc)
What are the properties of d-block elements
High MP+BP
Shiny appearance
Conduct Electricity and Heat
What are some uses for d-block elements
Construction and tools (Fe)
cables and water pipes (Cu)
Aerospace and Joint replacement (Ti)
Coins (Cu, Ni, Zn)
What are the exceptions to electron configurations in d-block elements
Chromium and Copper
Why do Chromium and Copper not fulfil the normal electron configurations
Half filled d5 and fully filled d10 sub-shells are more stable
What are the general rules for formation of atoms and ions in d-block elements
When forming an atom, 4s orbital FILLS before the 3d orbitals
When forming an ion, 4s EMPTIES before 3d orbitals
What are transition elements
d-block elements that form at least one ion with a partially filled d-orbital
Which d-block elements are not classified as transition elements and why
Scandium and Zinc
Dont form at least one ion with a partially filled d-orbital
Properties of transition metals and their compounds
High MP+BP
Conduct Electricity and Heat
Variable oxidation states
Coloured compounds
Catalysts
Variable oxidation states and colours
Pg 402 - Table
What colours do the two most common oxidation states of iron and chromium each form when dissolved in water
Iron (II) - Pale green
Iron (III) - Yellow
Chromium (III) - Green
Chromium (VI) - Yellow/orange
How do Transition metals act as catalysts
Increases rate of reaction
Provides Alternative pathway
Lowers Ea
Remains chemically unchanged
Examples of transition metals as catalysts?
Haber Process - Iron
Contact Process - V2O5
Hydrogenation of Vegetable oils - Nickel
Decomposition of H2O2 - MnO2
What are Complex ions?
When one or more molecule or negatively charged ion(s) (ligands) bond to a central metal ion
What is a Ligand
A molecule or ion that donates a pair of electrons to a central metal ion to form a coordinate bond or a dative covalent bond
What is a Dative covalent/coordinate bond?
A covalent bond where one atom provides both of the electrons for the shared pair