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• Mention d-block elements which are not considered as transition elements.  
• The sizes of terminal elements of each transition series are greater than their preceding elements. Explain.
• The transition elements have high boiling and melting points. Why?
• Whys are d-block elements are called transition elements? 
• Mention any 5 characteristics of transition elements.  
• Write any two characteristics of transition elements.
• Transition element tends to be unreactive with increase in atomic number in the series. 
• Os forms a +8 oxidation state compound with oxygen but no such compound with fluorine. Explain this behavior. 
• Why do transition metals show a number of oxidation states?
• Why does a transition metal form alloys with other transition metals easily?