Question

What are the General Characteristics of Transition Metals?

Answer

General Characteristics of Transition Metals - (i) These elements typically display metallic qualities such as malleability and ductility. (ii) There are four series in the d block corresponding to the filling up of 3d, 4d, 5d or 6d orbitals. (iii) They are hard and have high densities. (iv) They have high melting and boiling point. (v) They atomic radii are intermediate between those of s and p-block element. (vi) These elements are electropositive in nature and show variable oxidation state.