Transition metals

• where are transition metals found on the periodic table?

  The middle
• What are chemical properties of transition metals?

  -Much less reactive than group one and two

  -Don’t react easily with water and oxygen

  -Used as catalyst

  -Form coloured compounds

  -Forms different ions with different charges
• what are the physical properties of transition metals

  -Can conduct electricity

  -Shiny when freshly cut
• what are some of the differences of transition metals compared to group one metals?

  -High melting point

  -Higher densities

  -Greatest strength

  -Greater hardness