periodic table - transition elements

Question 1

where are transition elements found

Answer 1

in the center of the periodic table

Question 2

true or false
all off there transition elements are metals

Answer 2

true

Question 3

what are the properties of the transition elements

Answer 3

• hard and strong metals
• high melting points
• hihg density
• much less reactive then group 1 metals e.g. with oxygen, chlorine and water
• form ions with different positive charges
• form colored compounds
• useful as catalysts