Practice Transition Elements (5.1) - The Periodic Table - IB 10 Sciences (Group 4)

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Question 1.
What are transition elements?
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Think about where they are located in the periodic table.
Question 2.
Name one common property of transition metals.
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Consider what makes metals different from nonmetals.
3Question 3.
What defines a transition metal?
- Partially filled d orbitals
- Presence of s orbital
- Metalloids
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Consider the electron configuration.
4Question 4.
True or false: All transition metals have the same oxidation states.
- True
- False
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Think about their varying reactivity.
Question 5.
Using your knowledge of transition metals, explain how the presence of different oxidation states can influence the function of a catalytic converter.
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Think about the reactions that occur in the presence of varying oxidation states.
Question 6.
Compare the catalytic properties of two transition metals of your choice. How do their oxidation states influence their effectiveness?
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Consider real-world applications and the reactivity of both metals.

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