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1.3.2 Typical properties

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How do transition-metal ions differ from Group 1 ions?

A

Using a Roman numeral, for example iron(II) means Fe2+\text{Fe}^{2+}Fe2+.

B

Transition-metal compounds are typically coloured, whereas Group 1 compounds are usually white.

C

Nickel catalyses hydrogenation to manufacture margarine by adding hydrogen to C=C double bonds in oils.

D

Transition metals form ions with more than one charge; Group 1 metals form only +1+1+1 ions.

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