The Periodic Table - Transition elements

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What are the general properties of transition metals?

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-          Relatively high densities.

-          High melting points.

-          Form coloured compounds.

-          Often act as catalysts.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Transition metals have variable____ ____’

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Oxidation states

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Show that transition metals have variable oxidation states

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-          Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺

-          Cu⁺ and Cu²⁺

-          Cr²⁺ and Cr³⁺