Transition metals Flashcards
state definition for transition metal
d-block element that can form at least one stable ion w/ an incomplete d sub-shell
what is significant about Cr electron configuration ?
each 3d orbital has one electron - 4s orbital only contains one electron - more stability
what is significant about Cu electron configuration ?
each 3d orbital has two electrons - 4s only has one electron - more stability
which electrons are removed first for transition elements ions are formed ?
the 4s electrons
what catalyses Zn + acid ?
Copper sulfate
what catalyses decomposition of hydrogen peroxide ?
Manganate dioxide
why are transition metals good catalysts ?
- can transfer electrons to speed reactions
2. good at adsorbing substances to their surface to lower Ea
transition metal ion + OH- —>
coloured metal hydroxide + water
transition metal ion + ammonia —>
coloured metal hydroxide + ammonium
state the colour change of Copper (||) ion to metal hydroxide
pale blue sol – blue ppt
state the colour change of Iron (||) ion to metal hydroxide
pale green sol – green ppt (darkens)
state the colour change of Iron (|||) ion to metal hydroxide
yellow sol – orange ppt (darkens)
state the colour change of Manganese (||) ion to metal hydroxide
pale pink sol – pink ppt (darkens)
state the colour change of Chromium (|||) ion to metal hydroxide
green sol – grey green ppt
define complex ion
metal ion surrounded by coordinately bonded ligands
what is a coordinate bond ?
(dative covalent) bonding electrons come from same atom
what is a ligand ?
species which donates pair of electrons to central metal ion
what is the coordinate number ?
no. of coordinate bonds
what is a mono/bidentate ?
one lone pair / two lone pairs available for bonding
what is cis-platin ?
complex of platinum (||) w/ two chloride ions and two ammonia molecules
(anti-cancer drug)