transition metals

• where are the transition metals on the periodic table? 


  in the D block
• What ions do metals form and why?


  positively charged ions this is because metals always lose electrons when they react
• Why do elements form positive ions when they lose electrons?

  electrons are negative and if an atom loses a negative charge it has more positive protons compared to electrons
• Describe 9 typical properties of transition metals 


  high melting points, good electrical conductors, good thermal conductors, high densities, high tensile strength, low reactivities, malleable, ductile, they form colored compounds
• what is unusual about the ions formed by transition metals? 


  they have variable oxidation states meaning they form 2 or more different stable ions.
• Give 6 properties of transition metals that are different from group 1 alkali metals


  transition metals are much less reactive and they have higher densities, melting points, and tensile strengths They form colored compounds and are harder