1. The general properties of transition metals L.O.:  Understand definition of transition metal.  Explain the characteristic properties of transition metals.

2. Write electronic configurations of: Sc, Ti, Cu and Zn. To which block of the periodic table do Sc, Ti and Cu belong to? Why? Write the electronic configurations of Sc 3+, Zn 2+, Cu + and Cu 2+. Why Sc and Zn are not transition metals?

4. Transition element: one that forms at least one stable ion with a part full d-shell of electrons.

6. TiScVCrMnFeCoNiCuZn +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +2 +6 +7 +3 +4 +3 +4 +3 +4 +5 +6

7. Which is the catalyst in the Haber process? Fe Which is the catalyst in the contact process (production of sulfuric acid)? Vanadium(v) oxide.

8. 5.4. Exercise 1

9. 1.Give the electronic configuration of the following atoms: a)V b)Cr c)Co d)Cu e)Zn 2.Give the electronic configuration of the following ions: a)Co 2+ b)Cu + c)V 3+ d)Cr 3+ e)Fe 3+ 3.a)Explain why Sc and Zn are not classified as transition metals

10. The general properties of transition metals L.O.:  Understand definition of transition metal.  Explain the characteristic properties of transition metals.