transition metals in medicine- unfinished

Question 1

what is transition metals

Answer 1

Elements in groups 3-12 in the Periodic Table.
Presence of d-orbitals.
Also called d-block elements.
IUPAC defines transition metals as elements with an incomplete d subshell or elements that can form a cation with an incomplete d subshell.
Each group of d-block metals is formed by three members and is therefore called a triad.

Question 2

Characteristic properties of d block metals

Answer 2

Nearly all d-block metals are
hard,
malleable
ductile
conduct electricity and heat.
Paramagnetism is a phenomenon that is often observed for d-block metal compounds.
Coordination complexes are typical.

Question 3

Why transition metals in medicine?

Answer 3

Interaction with biomolecules
DNA deformation
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Radiopharmaceuticals for Imaging and Therapy

Question 4

group 11 metals are what and their characteristics

Answer 4

coinage metals - Also known as “noble metals”.
Relatively inert, corrosion-resistant metals.
Excellent conductors of electricity and heat