Transition Metals Flashcards

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What groups are transition metals between?

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2
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What are transition metals used for?

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Everyday living
- jewellery
- pipes
- saucepans

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3
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What similar physical properties do transition metals have?

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-High melting and boiling points
-they’re hard and strong
-high densities
-conduct heat and electricity

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4
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What are the chemical properties of transition metals?

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They react slowly with water

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5
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Why would transition metals be used in fireworks, paints, dyes?

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They’re very coloured

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6
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What is the reactiveness of the transition metals?

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They’re less reactive than group 1
They need lots of heat to start a reaction and they react slowly with water

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