The Transition Elements THE PERIODIC TABLE Flashcards
1
Q
What are the physical properties of the transition metals?
A
They are good conductors of electricity and thermal energy.
They are hard and strong.
They have high densities.
They have high melting points.
2
Q
What are the chemical properties of the transition metals?
A
They are less reactive than the elements in group 1. They don’t react as readily with oxygen, chlorine or water as the alkali metals do.
3
Q
What are transition metals used for?
A
Structural materials.
Catalysts.
