1 3 properties of transition metals

Transition elements are located in the middle of the Periodic Table, between Group 2 and Group 3.

Typical properties of transition elements include:

False. Transition elements have high densities.

False. Transition metals do have the properties typical of a metal.

True. Transition elements are useful as catalysts.

False. Group 1 metals form ions with a +1 charge while transition metals can form ions with variable charges.

Transition metals are much harder than Group 1 metals, which are very soft and light.

Transition metals have much higher melting points than Group 1 metals.

False. Transition metals are much less reactive than Group 1 metals.

Group 1 metals tarnish quickly in the presence of oxygen, forming a metal oxide. Transition metals react much more slowly. For example, iron takes several weeks to form rust (iron oxide) and requires the presence of water.

Two key characteristics that define a transition element are:

Group 1 metals react readily with water, oxygen, and halogens, while transition metals either react very slowly or do not react at all with these substances.