Chem 1.4 Transition Elements

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Most transition metals have a Higher or Lower boiling and melting point than alkali metals?
Higher
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What is the one exception?
Mercury
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State some characteristics of the transition metals.
Dense, Ductile, Durable, Malleable
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How are these characteristics useful when building?
Ductile can be easily made into wires, Durable makes it tough and Malleable makes it easy to work with
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Do the transition metals react with water?
Yes but they react slowly if at all
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Do the transition metals react with oxygen?
Yes but they react slowly if at all
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Transition metals are good conductors of...?
Heat and Electricity
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What sort of Ionic compound is made when using transition metals in a reaction?
A positive ionic compound
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Transition metals are used in many reactions, how?
As a catalyst
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