Topic 5.1-5.7 - Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

Question 1

What are the typical properties of transition metals?

Answer 1

-high melting point
-high density
-the formation of coloured compounds
-catalytic activity of the metals and their compounds
as exemplified by iron, though most metals are transition metals.

Question 2

What does oxidation of metals result in?

Answer 2

Corrosion, which is the destruction​ ​of​ ​materials​ ​by​ ​chemical​ ​reactions​ ​with​ ​substances​ ​in​ ​the environment