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Group 0 and transition metals

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Group 0 and transition metals

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describe the properties of Group 0 noble gases as unreactive, monatomic gases with very low boiling points and explain their lack of reactivity in terms of full outer electron shells
interpret and predict the trend in boiling point down Group 0 using increasing atomic size and stronger intermolecular attractions
identify transition metals as elements that form at least one stable ion with an incomplete outer shell and distinguish them from Group 1 metals by their typical properties

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describe the typical chemical properties of transition metals, including lower reactivity than Group 1 metals, formation of coloured compounds, catalytic activity and variable oxidation states

apply knowledge of specific transition-metal catalysts and uses, such as iron in the Haber process and nickel in hydrogenation, where required by the specification

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