What are transition metals?
Why are scandium and zinc not transition metals?
How do you write electron configurations for elements and ions?
Why do chromium and copper not follow the electron configuration pattern?
What is the electron configuration of chromium?
What is the electron configuration of copper?
What happens to a transition element in a reaction?
Why are 4s electrons lost first?
What is the difference between a d block element and a transition element?
Write the electron configuration for:
Cr, Mn2+, Sc3+ and Ti
Physical properties of transition metals.
What do transition metals exist as when they are solids?
Uses of transition metals
Transition elements from titanium to copper can form ions with how many oxidation states?
Why do transition metals form compounds with ions in the +2 oxidation state?
Why are compounds containing transition metal ions coloured?
What is a catalyst?
Why are transition metals good catalysts?
Haber Process
Contact Process
Hydrogenation of Alkenes
Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
