Transition metals and their

SC13a.4 properties – Homework 1

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The periodic table

1 Describe the position of the transition metals in the periodic table.
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2 The table below shows the melting points of some metal elements (A, B, C, D and E).

Metal element A B C D E
Melting point (°C) 1064 327 3422 63 1855

State and explain which of these metals are likely to be transition metals.
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3 The table below shows the densities of some metal elements (F, G, H, I and J).

Metal element F G H I J
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Density (kg/m ) 2700 10 490 1738 22 610 535

State and explain which of these metals are likely to be transition metals.
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4 Look at the information below about mercury, which is a transition metal.

Mercury, Hg
Melting point: –39 °C Boiling point: 356 °C
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Density: 13 534 kg/m
Mercury compounds include: HgCl2 (white) and HgO (yellow-red)
Mercury chloride may be used as a catalyst in the manufacture of poly(chloroethene)

a Explain which properties of mercury are typical of a transition metal.

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b Explain which properties of mercury are not typical of a transition metal.

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5 Describe the properties of iron that make it a typical transition metal.

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