transition metals

Question 1

Where are transition metals located?

Answer 1

In the middle of the periodic table between groups 2 and 3

Question 2

Transition metals are all

Answer 2

metals

Question 3

examples of transition metals

Answer 3

many common metals (chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni) and copper (Cu)

Question 4

Similarities between alkali metals and transition metals

Answer 4

• thermal conductor
• electrical conductor
• react with non-metals to form ionic compounds
• shiny when polished

Question 5

Differences between alkali and transition metals

Answer 5

Group 1
- extremely reactive
- extremely soft/ can be cut by a knife
Transition
- less reactive/unreactive
- transition metals may display catalytic behaviour. They increase the rate of reaction.
- high melting points and boiling points
- they have very high densities/ relatively hard
- In solution, transition metal compounds display colour
- Transition metals can serve as a catalyst