Applications of Transition Metals

Tap or click on cards to flip them and reveal the answers. You can use arrow keys as well.

  • Loading folders...
1/15 cards
What transition metal is commonly used in jewelry?
Click to flip
Gold is commonly used in jewelry for its color and resistance to tarnish.
Click to flip
Which transition metal is used in construction due to its strength?
Click to flip
Steel, an alloy of iron, is commonly used in construction for its strength.
Click to flip
What transition metal is used in rechargeable batteries?
Click to flip
Lithium is used in rechargeable batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries.
Click to flip
What is an industrial application of titanium, a transition metal?
Click to flip
Titanium is used in the aerospace industry for its strength and light weight.
Click to flip
Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber process?
Click to flip
Iron is used as a catalyst in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis.
Click to flip
How is copper used in household applications?
Click to flip
Copper is widely used in electrical wiring due to its excellent conductivity.
Click to flip
What role does zirconium play in nuclear reactors?
Click to flip
Zirconium is used in nuclear reactors due to its low neutron absorption.
Click to flip
What transition metal is used in dental applications?
Click to flip
Palladium is often used in dental alloys for its stability and appearance.
Click to flip
In which industrial process is vanadium used as a catalyst?
Click to flip
Vanadium is used as a catalyst in the production of sulfuric acid.
Click to flip
Name a transition metal extensively used in the electronics industry.
Click to flip
Tantalum is used in the electronics industry, particularly in capacitors.
Click to flip
Why is stainless steel considered an alloy of transition metal?
Click to flip
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and chromium, providing corrosion resistance.
Click to flip
What is an application of cobalt in technology?
Click to flip
Cobalt is used in creating strong magnets and in rechargeable battery technologies.
Click to flip
Which transition metal is used in photography?
Click to flip
Silver is used in photography for its light-sensitive properties.
Click to flip
How is mercury, a transition metal, used in industry?
Click to flip
Mercury is used in thermometers and barometers due to its liquid state at room temperature.
Click to flip
What use does molybdenum serve in manufacturing?
Click to flip
Molybdenum is used to strengthen steel and resist corrosion in manufacturing.
Click to flip

Need More Study Materials?

Go back to the chat to generate additional resources.

Create More Resources