Transition Metals

Question 1

Transition Metal

Answer 1

A metal that can form one or more stable ions with a partially filled d-sub shell

Question 2

Describe electronic configuration of chromium

Answer 2

Prefers to have one electron in each orbital of the 3d sub level and just one in the 4s sub level- gives it more stability

Question 3

Describe electronic configuration of copper

Answer 3

Prefers to have a full 3d sub level and just one electron in the 4s sub level- it’s more stable

Question 4

Explain why scandium isn’t a transition metal?

Answer 4

Forms Sc 3+ ions.

These have empty d sub levels

Question 5

Explain why zinc isn’t a transition metal?

Answer 5

Forms Zn 2+ ions.

These have full d sub levels

Question 6

Transition Metals and the Formation of their Ions

Describe

Answer 6

Form positive ions.

S electrons are removed first, then the d electrons

Question 7

Three Similar Physical Properties of Transition Metals

Answer 7

1. They all have a high density
2. They all have high melting and boiling points
3. Their ionic radii are more or less the same

Question 8

Four Special Chemical Properties of Transition Metals

Answer 8

1. They can form complex ions
2. They form coloured ions
3. They’re good catalysts
4. They can exist in variable oxidation states