transition elements Flashcards
where are transition elements found in the periodic table?
in the middle part
what are the typical metallic properties of all transition elements?
conduct heat
conduct electricity
are malleable
what is the catalyst used in the harber process?
iron
what is nickel used for?
in the manufacture of margarine to harden the oils
what is thermal decomposition?
a reaction in which a substance is broken down into at least two other substances by heat
give an example of thermal decomposition
when a coloured carbonate is heated and is broken down
what do metal carbonates give off once they are heated?
carbon dioxide
what is it called when two solutions react together to make a solid?
a precipitation reaction
what is made if a transition metal carbonate is heated to decompose?
metal oxide and carbon dioxide
what colour are copper compounds usually?
blue
what colour are iron compounds usually?
pale green
what colour are iron compounds usually?
orange/brown
