- high in melting point
- high in density
e. g : Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni , Co
Transition elements are also having unique properties making their studies more interesting. Properties found in Transition elements
- has variable oxidation states
Mn Shows several oxidation numbers in differernt compounds ( +7 in KMnO4 , +2 in MnO2)
- forms colored compounds
KMnO4 ( Mn with oxidation number +7) has Purple color
K2Cr2O7 (Cr with oxidation number +6) has orange colour
Transition elements are also used as catalysts in several industries.
e.g:
- iron in the Haber process
- vanadium(V) oxide in the Contact process
- nickel in the hydrogenation of alkenes
Advantage of using Catalysts in chemical industry:
- lower energy demands and hence are economically advantageous
- help conserve energy sources
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