Transition Metals

• Transition metals are found in the middle of the periodic table.
• They all form coloured compounds with oxygen or chlorine
• The transition elements have similar properties to one another
• The transition elements have high melting points because they have strong metallic bonds between their atoms.
• Many transition metals are good conductors of heat and electricity
• Most transition metals are hard and can be hammered into thin sheets without breaking (malleable).
• Many transition metals are also ductile - they can be drawn out into wires.