C2.6 the transition elementsn Flashcards

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properties

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hard and strong, good conductors, high densities, high melting points

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how do they react with oxygen and water

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not very vigorously

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what can they be used as

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electronics- conductivity
jewellery- resistant to tarnishing and malleable

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4
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how to transition metals compare to alkali

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transition metals are…
- much harder stronger and denser
- much higher melting points
- much less reactive
- do not react with water, oxygen and halogens or else they react very slowly

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Many transition elements have ions with

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  • different charges
  • form coloured compounds
  • useful as catalysts
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