Question

Give any four characteristic properties of transition elements.

Answer 1

Properties of transition elements include:

have large charge/radius ratio;

are hard and have high densities;

have high melting and boiling points;

form compounds which are often paramagnetic;

show variable oxidation states;

form coloured ions and compounds;

form compounds with profound catalytic activity

Answer 2

Answer:

The characteristics properties of Transition elements are:

a) They are good conductors of Heat & Electricity.

b) They are heavy and hard metals.

c) They have high densities, melting and boiling points.

d) They are good catalysts.

e) They form alloys.

f) They show changeable Oxidation states.

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