The transition metals

You need to know where to find the transition metals in the periodic table. The transition metals are found in the large block between Groups 2 and 3 in the periodic table. Most metals are placed here, including iron, titanium, copper and nickel.

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Common properties

The transition metals have these properties in common:

They are metals.

They form coloured compounds.

They are good conductors of heat and electricity.

They can be hammered or bent into shape easily.

They are less reactive than alkali metals such as sodium, they have higher melting points - but mercury is a liquid at room temperature -and they arehard and tough.

They have high densities.