transition metals Flashcards
define transition elements
d-block elements that form at least one stable ion with a partially filled d-subshell d1-d9 (Scandium and Zinc are not transition metals)
why do transition elements have variable oxidation states?
e- sit 4s/3d energy levels very close so gain/lose a similar amount of energy
why are transition elements good catalysts?
- they can receive or lose some electrons in the d-orbitals to speed the reaction
- Transition metals have surfaces which adsorbs substances to lower activation energy
what colour does Cu2+ go in aq solution/OH-/NH3 to aq sol./excess OH-/NH3 to precipitate?
aq=blue
OH/NH3 aq=pale blue precipitate
OH precipitate=insoluble
NH3 precipitate=dark blue solution
annogram to remember Cu2+
Bill,Put Bottle Plastic, In, De Bin
Fe2+ annogram
Pete Got, Done Grim Put, In, Isolation
what colour does Fe2+ go in aq solution/OH-/NH3 to aq sol./excess OH-/NH3 to precipitate?
aq=pale green
OH-/NH3 aq=dirty green precipitate
NH3/OH precipitate=insoluble
Fe3+ annogram
Yell, Over Please, Into, Ir
what colour does Fe3+ go in aq solution/OH-/NH3 to aq sol./excess OH-/NH3 to precipitate?
aq=yellow
OH/NH3 aq=orange precipitate
OH/NH3 precipitate=insoluble
Mn2+ annogram
Put Pressure, Put Pressure, Innit, Innit
what colour does Mn2+ go in aq solution/OH-/NH3 to aq sol./excess OH-/NH3 to precipitate?
aq=pale pink
OH/NH3 aq=pink precipitate
OH/NH3 precipitate=insoluble
Cr3+ annogram
Give, Greens (a) Go Please, Dinner (is) Good So, Please Sit
what colour does Cr3+ go in aq solution/OH-/NH3 to aq sol./excess OH-/NH3 to precipitate?
aq=green
OH/NH3 aq=green-grey precipitate
OH- precipitate= dark green solution
NH3 precipitate=purple solution
how to remember this bloody list of aq solution/OH- etc.
Ah So, OH No, extra OH, extra No
what classes as smaller/larger ligands?
small=6 ligands around central metal ion
large=4 ligands around central metal ion