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Mention the types of compounds formed when small atoms like H, C and N get trapped inside the crystal lattice of transition metals. Also give physical and chemical characteristics of these compounds.

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Solution :COMPOUNDS formed when small atoms like H, C and N get trapped inside the crystal lattice of transition metals are called interstitial compounds.
Properties of such compounds are :
(i) High melting POINTS HIGHER than those of pure metals.
(ii) These compounds are very hard.
(iii) They retain metallic CONDUCTIVITY.
(iv) They are chemically inert.


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