Transition metals Flashcards
1
Q
Where are transition metals found on the perioodic table?
A
In the centre between group 2 and 3
2
Q
list 3 properties of transition metals
A
-dense
-strong
-shiny
-good conductors of heat and electricity
-they form ions with different charges
-high melting and boiling points
3
Q
What is different about their compounds compared to their metals?
A
They form coloured compounds
4
Q
Transition metals and (their compounds) are often used as a what?
A
Catalyst(things that speed up the rate of a reaction)
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