Transition Metals Flashcards
Name 4 physical properties of transition metals compared to other metals
Higher melting points
Higher densities
Greater strength
Greater hardness
Name 2 properties transition metals share with other metals
Conduct electricity in solid and liquid
Shiny when freshly cut
Predict the differences of hardness and strength of nickel and potassium
Nickel will be harder and stronger because it is a transition metal and potassium is a group 1 metal
How do transition metals react with oxygen
Most do not react or react slowly, producing an oxide
How do transition metals react with water
Most do not react or react slowly with water
How do transition metals react with water
Most do not react or react slowly with water
What is a catalyst
Substances that increase the rate of reaction, by providing an alternative pathway or lowering activation energy