The differences between the Alkali metals and the Transition metals.

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`The differences between the Alkali metals and the Transition metals

In this essay I will explain the differences between the alkaline metals of Group 1 (la) in the periodic table and the Transition elements of groups 3 to 12 (lllb - llb)

I will explain the reactivity, density, melting point, electronic metals and the uses. I will also compare the differences between the two groups.

What are the Alkali metals?

The alkali metals are a group of six elements that are in-group 1 of the periodic table. They have low melting points are soft compared to other metals and are so reactive that they are always combined with other elements. They are powerful reducing agents this meaning that they are always willing to lose an atom to have a complete outer shell that makes the element stable.

What are the Transition elements?

These elements are elements that share the same electronic orbital structure; this means that they have similar chemical properties. These elements are defined as 31 elements that have atomic numbers that range from 21-30, 39-48 and 71-80 in the periodic table .The transition metals sometimes take on negative oxidation states. There properties are similar to other metals: there similarities include malleability, ductility, high conductivity of heat and a high conductivity of electricity. The elements act as reducing elements or otherwise "Donors of electrons" meaning they would prefer to give away electrons in the process of electrovalence rather than gain one to become a noble gas the most stable of all elements.
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What are the differences between the two sets of elements?

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The transition metals are like most metals and hence have the same sort of properties. They are good conductors of electricity, are very strong and are shiny. Transition metals are compound unlike the alkali metals. Them being a compound mean that they make good catalyst, one of these catalysts is explained below.

* Iron is used to make ammonia through the Haber process.

The Haber process uses Hydrogen and Nitrogen to make ammonia.

Two of the uses of ammonia are Nitric acid ...

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Three stars. A clearly structured report, that outlines some of the of the features and differences between alkali metals and transition metals. To improve: 1)Explain some of the chemical concept in more depth and use the diagrams to support this. 2)Make more links between the general chemical properties such as reactivity to each of the metal groups and from this highlight the differences between the two. 3)Explain the practical uses for each of the groups and link this to their chemical structure. 4) Evaluate the reliability of the information sources. The most reliable sources will be original research.