Transition Metals (Paper 1)

Question 1

What are the properties of transition metals?

Answer 1

-They have high melting points (except mercury which is liquid at room temp)
-They have high densities
-They are relatively hard and strong
-They are shiny
-They are malleable materials that conduct heat and electricity well
-They are very colourful

Question 2

What can transition metals and their compounds be used as?

Answer 2

Catalysts

Question 3

Where are the transition metals found in the periodic table?

Answer 3

The middle