Transition Metals

Question 1

Complete the sentence
Transition metals can have ______ charges
Give an example

Answer 1

Transition metals can have variable charges
For example copper forms Cu+ and Cu2+ ions

Question 2

What does variable charge mean

Answer 2

Variable charge means one than more charge
e.g. transition metals have more than one charge

Question 3

What does the Roman Numeral show in terms of transition metals

Answer 3

The Roman Numeral shows the charge of the ion of the transition metal

Question 4

What charge of ions does Iron (III) have

Answer 4

Iron (III) has 3+ ions

Question 5

Where are transition metals on the periodic table

Answer 5

Transition metals are between groups 2 and 3

Question 6

State the chemical formula for:
Copper (I) oxide
Copper (II) oxide
Copper (II) sulfate
Iron (II) chloride
Iron (III) chloride

Answer 6

Cu1+ O2- - Cu2O
Cu2+ O2- CUO
Cu2+ (SO4)2- CuSO4
Fe2+ Cl- FeCl2
Fe3+ Cl- FeCl3

Question 7

In terms of electronic structure, why do transition metals have similar chemical properties

Answer 7

Transition metals have similar chemical properties as they all have two electrons in their outer shell and the third shell can hold a maximum of 18 electrons

Question 8

Properties of group 1 metals