TRANSITION METALS

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• Transition metals have have like properties that differ from other families.
• Don't seem to fit into any other families because of this.
• Transition elements form many different compounds.

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• The elements are Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Ca and Hg.
• The compounds of transition metals are normally bright colored.
• Used for coloring paint
• Good conductors of heat and electricity

THE ELEMENTS

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• Most elements have 1 or 2 valance electrons.
• When they combine with other atoms, they lose either one or both electrons.
• They can also loose an electron from the outermost energy level.
• They can share electrons when they form bonds with other atoms.

GOLD AND SILVER

• Gold is used as a base for the money system and coins.
• Silver is used as an electric conductor.
• They are both used for jewelry and dentistry.

IRON AND COBALT

• Iron is used for manufacturing, building materials and dietary supplements.
• Cobalt is used for magnets and heat resistant tools.

NICKEL AND COPPER

• Nickel is used for coins, batteries, jewelry and plating.
• Copper is used for electric wiring, plumbing and motors.

ZINC AND CADMIUM

• Zinc is used in paints, medicines, and coat metals.
• Cadmium is used for plating, batteries and nuclear reactors.

MERCURY

• Mercury is used for the liquid in thermometers.
• Also in barometers, electric switches, density and paints.