The Periodic Table
 

Transition Metals

There are 38 transition metals in the periodic table. They are divided into ten groups numbered 3 through 12. Characteristics of the transition metals include:

• Ductile

• Malleable

• Good conductors of heat and electricity

• Valence electrons are found in more than one shell
  (this causes them to have different oxidation states)

• High strength levels

• High density

• High melting points

• High boiling points

• Form solids at room temperature (except mercury)

• Silvery blue in color (at room temperature)

• Form complex ions

The transition metals are: