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Transition metals are the largest group in the periodic table. Find out what similarities they share, and how we make use of these metals.Key facts
- Transition metals are found as a block in the middle of the periodic table.
- Transition metals are less reactive than the alkali metals.
- Transition metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
- Most transition metals have high melting points.
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Shiny silver and nuggets of gold.
Useful copper, and iron.
Most of the common metals we're familiar with fall into the block in the middle of the periodic table – the transition metals.
This is the largest grouping of elements that share similar properties.
Relatively Unreactive
The transition metals are generally hard and dense and …
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