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Write important characteristics of transition elements. |
| Answer» Solution :The GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS of transition elements are : (1) Most of the transition elements are HARD metals. (2) They have high boiling and melting points. (3) They form metal alloys with transition and other metals. (4) They are very good conductors of heat and electricity. (5) Most of the elements show variable valencies in different COMPOUNDS. (6) They generally form coloured compounds. (7) Their compounds are usually paramagnetic in nature. (8) MAny transition elements and their compounds are used as catalysts in various chemical reactions. (9) Transition elements form INTERSTITIAL compounds. (10) Metal ions have high enthalpies of hydration. | |