Chem 3.1 Comparison with group 1 elements

Question 1

what are transition elements?

Answer 1

metals with similar properties which are different from elements in group 1

Question 2

Where are transition metals found?

Answer 2

In between group 2 and 3

Question 3

Properties of transition metals

Answer 3

• good conductors
• very dense, strong and shiny
• can have more than 1 ion
• they are often colored and compounds that contain them can be colored.
• they make good catalysts

Question 4

differences between Group 1 elements and transition metals

Answer 4

• All of the group 1 metals form ions with a +1 charge while the transition metals can form ions with variable charges.
• The transition metals are much harder, stronger and denser than the group 1 metals, which are very soft and light
  -They have much higher melting points
• The alkali metals react with water, oxygen and halogens while the transition metals either react very slowly or do not react at all