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Transition Metals — Position and Properties

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📊 Transition Metals — Position and Properties

Transition metal properties including coloured compounds, catalytic activity and high melting points

Figure 1: Transition metals occupy the d-block in the centre of the periodic table, between Groups 2 and 3.

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Practice Questions for Transition Metals (HT)

Where in the periodic table are the transition metals located?

  • A. Far left, in Group 1
  • B. Far right, in Groups 17 and 18
  • C. At the very bottom of the table
  • D. In the middle, between Groups 2 and 3
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Explain why copper is a useful metal for electrical wiring.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Name 3 transition metals
Iron, Copper, Nickel (also Zinc, Gold, Silver, Platinum)
What is a catalyst?
A substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up

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