Transition Metals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the characteristics of transition metals?
A
- Variable Valencies
- Coloured compounds
- Act as catalysts
2
Q
Variable Valencies of Copper
A
Cu2+
Cu3+
3
Q
Formation of coloured compounds. CuO Cu2O FeO Fe2O3
A
black
red brown
dark green
brown
4
Q
Act as catalysts eg: MnO2
V2O5
Ni
A
5
Q
Reactions of Fe:
Iron with Steam
Iron with HCL
Iron with CL
A
See notes.