Transition Metals vs. Alkali Metals

    Cards (13)

    • Where are the transition elements located on the periodic table?
      Between Groups 2 and 3
    • What are the typical properties of transition metals?
      They have all typical properties of metals
    • How do the charges of Group 1 metals differ from transition metals?
      Group 1 metals form +1 ions, transition metals form variable charges
    • What ions can iron form?
      Fe2+ and Fe3+
    • How do the hardness and density of transition metals compare to Group 1 metals?
      Transition metals are harder, stronger, and denser
    • What is the melting point of titanium?
      1,688 ºC
    • What is the melting point of potassium?
      63.5 ºC
    • How does the reactivity of transition metals compare to Group 1 metals?
      Transition metals are much less reactive
    • What happens when Group 1 metals react with oxygen?
      They tarnish and form metal oxides
    • How quickly do Group 1 metals tarnish in the presence of oxygen?
      They tarnish in seconds
    • How does iron react with oxygen compared to Group 1 metals?
      Iron takes weeks to react and requires water
    • What is formed when iron reacts with oxygen?
      Iron oxide (rust)
    • What is required for iron to form rust?
      The presence of water