Transition Metals
Chemistry · Year 13 · Advanced Inorganic Chemistry · 2.º Período

Transition Metals

Students explore the characteristic properties of transition metals, including complex ion formation, coloured ions, and variable oxidation states. Catalysis is also examined.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE A-level Chemistry Content: Inorganic chemistry - Transition metalsAQA 3.2.5 Transition metals

About This Topic

Students explore the characteristic properties of transition metals, including complex ion formation, coloured ions, and variable oxidation states. Catalysis is also examined.

Key Questions

  1. Why do transition metal complexes exhibit colour?
  2. How do ligands affect the splitting of d-orbitals?
  3. What makes transition metals effective heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts?

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