properties of transition metals Flashcards
1
Q
compare the chemical and physical properties of transition elements and group 1 elements
A
transition elements - high melting points, high density, hard, strong
group 1 - low melting point, low density, soft
transition elements:low reactivity, used as catalysts, they are ions with different charges
group 1 - very reactive, not used as catalysts, white colourless compounds