Properties of Transition Metals (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Where are transition metals in the periodic table?
Where are transition metals in the periodic table?
Centre, Groups 3 to 12
Where are alkali metals in the periodic table?
Where are alkali metals in the periodic table?
Group 1, far left
Reactivity of transition metals
Reactivity of transition metals
Less reactive than alkali metals
Reactivity of alkali metals
Reactivity of alkali metals
Highly reactive, esp. with water and oxygen
Density and strength of transition metals
Density and strength of transition metals
High density, strong and hard
Density and strength of alkali metals
Density and strength of alkali metals
Low density and soft
Melting/boiling points of transition metals
Melting/boiling points of transition metals
High
Melting/boiling points of alkali metals
Melting/boiling points of alkali metals
Low
Compounds formed by transition metals
Compounds formed by transition metals
Coloured, multiple oxidation states
Compounds formed by alkali metals
Compounds formed by alkali metals
White/colourless, +1 oxidation state
Catalytic properties of transition metals
Catalytic properties of transition metals
Many act as catalysts
Alkali metals' reaction with water
Alkali metals' reaction with water
Vigorous, producing and hydroxide