The Transition Metals - Topic 1 Flashcards
Where are the transition metals found on the Periodic Table?
In the middle (between group 2 and 3).
Which has a higher melting point – a Group 1 metal or a Transition metal?
Transition metal
Which has a higher density – a Group 1 metal or a Transition metal?
Transition metal
Which is more reactive – a Group 1 metal or a Transition metal?
Group 1
Which is harder – a Group 1 metal or a Transition metal?
Transition metal
Do transition metals react quickly or slowly with oxygen and water?
Slowly
Write a word equation for the reaction of copper with oxygen.
Copper + Oxygen —> Copper oxide
Write a word equation for the reaction of iron with chlorine.
Iron + Chlorine —> Iron chloride
What is specials about the ions formed by transition metals?
They can have different charges e.g. Fe2+ and Fe3+
What is important about the compounds formed from transition metals?
They are colourful
What property makes transition metals good for catalysts?
They have variable oxidation states.
How does a catalyst speed up reactions?
They lower the activation energy.
