What is a common characteristic of the transitions elements?The next to outermost electron shell begins to fill up.The next to outermost shell is always complete.They can all be metals or non-metals.all of the above

What are the transition metals?

what is transition elements

Where are the transition elements found in the periodic table?On the leftAt the topOn the rightIn the centre2Which of the following statements about transition elements is correct?They are non-metals that form negative ionsThey are metals that form positive ionsThey are non-metals that form positive ionsThey are metals that form negative ions3Which of the following is not a property of the transition elements?They have high melting pointsThey are very reactiveThey form coloured compoundsThey are strong4Which copper ion is present in copper(II) sulfate?Cu2-Cu2+Cu+Cu–

Transition metals have variable oxidation states because they haveAmore than one electron in the outermost shellBan electron octet in their penultimate shellsCstable penultimate shellsDunstable penultimate shells

What is the most common characteristic of all elements in the last column of the periodic table? Group of answer choicesThey all combine easily with one another.They all have a strong, distinctive odor.They are all good conductors of electricity.They are all non-reactive.