Transition Element Colors Video Notes

Introduction

• Purpose: Help with memorizing transition element colors for OCR
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How to use the video

• Formula at the top
• Think about the color
• Color is then shown

Transition Element Colors

Chromium Compounds

1. Formula: Green/Purple
   • Details: Purple in pure form, green if impurities are present
   • Exam Note: Both colors are acceptable
2. Formula: Green
3. Formula: Purple
4. Formula: Green
5. Formula: Yellow
6. Formula: Orange
   • Note: Last of the chromium compounds

Manganese Compounds

1. Formula: Very Pale Pink / Colorless
   • Details: Can be pale pink or referred to as colorless
2. Formula: Beige / Light Brown / Pink
   • Textbook Variance: Some textbooks might state pink
3. Formula: Purple
   • Note: Last of the manganese compounds

Iron Compounds

1. Formula: Green
2. Formula: Green
3. Formula: Yellow
4. Formula: Orangey Brown

Copper Compounds

1. Formula: Blue
2. Formula: Blue
3. Formula: Deep Blue
   • Distinction: Be aware of the difference between blue and deep blue
4. Formula: Yellow

Conclusion

• Next Steps: Review these colors and ensure they are memorized for exams