Transition Metals

• Where are transition metals found in the periodic table?

  Between group 2 and group 3
• What are the melting and boiling points of transition metals like?

  High melting and boiling points
• What properties do transition metals have regarding thermal and electrical conductivity?

  Good thermal and electrical conductors
• What is a characteristic appearance of transition metals?

  Shiny
• What is the chemical reactivity of transition metals?

  Low chemical reactivity
• What type of compounds do transition metals form?

  Brightly colored compounds
• How do transition metals compare in hardness to other metals?

  Harder than other metals
• What forms can transition metals be found in?

  More than one oxidation state
• What do transition metals share in terms of properties?

  Similar shared properties
• What are the key characteristics of transition metals?

  • Good catalysts
  • High melting and boiling points
  • Good thermal and electrical conductors
  • Shiny appearance
  • Low chemical reactivity
  • Form brightly colored compounds
  • Harder than other metals
  • More than one oxidation state
  • Similar shared properties