Typical Properties of Transition Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Location of transition metals in periodic table
Location of transition metals in periodic table
Central block, groups 3 to 12
Examples of transition metals
Examples of transition metals
Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), gold (Au)
Typical melting/boiling points of transition metals
Typical melting/boiling points of transition metals
High - remain solid at higher temps
Melting point of iron
Melting point of iron
1538°C
Density of transition metals
Density of transition metals
High - heavy for their size
Transition metals' conductivity
Transition metals' conductivity
Excellent conductors of heat and electricity
Malleability in transition metals
Malleability in transition metals
Can be hammered/rolled into sheets without breaking
Ductility in transition metals
Ductility in transition metals
Can be drawn into wires
Distinctive feature of transition metal compounds
Distinctive feature of transition metal compounds
Often form coloured compounds
Colour of copper compounds
Colour of copper compounds
Usually blue or green
Iron's role in the Haber process
Iron's role in the Haber process
Used as a catalyst to make ammonia
Iron's oxidation states
Iron's oxidation states
Fe²⁺ (iron II) and Fe³⁺ (iron III)
Transition metals' reactivity vs alkali metals
Transition metals' reactivity vs alkali metals
Less reactive - more stable