Lesson: Transition Metals Chemistry

Students will be able to

• use knowledge of the periodic table to locate the position of the d block and the transition metals,
• describe the general physical properties of common transition metals in order to compare the properties to other metals in groups 1 and 2,
• give examples of common colored ions or compounds formed from transition metal elements,
• deduce the oxidation state of transition metals to correctly write the correct formula for different d-block compounds,
• give examples of common uses of transition metals including common catalysts used in industry.