group

• G8 noble

  • unreactive, monatomic, nonflammable
  • full outer shell - doesnt easily give/gain electron
  • colorless gas rtp
• transition metal

  • ion variable oxidation number
  • high density, strong, mp
  • colored compound
  • act as catalyst
• transition metal vs G1

  • same: good conductor heat, ductle malleable
  • transition: more mp, dense, hard, strong