What is a distinguishing physical property of the compounds of the transition elements?

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This is another question that I am asked in my assignment, and I wasn't sure if they mean similar boiling points, densities, etc... or what?

2007-08-07 13:56:14 · 3 answers · asked by Ballastatusgrl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

They can have more than one oxidation number.
They form colored compounds.
They all act like metals.

2007-08-08 07:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They have variable charges. They can give up differing numbers of electrons. Such as Iron II and iron III, for example. Plus they are all metals.

2007-08-07 21:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

They are all metals, yes.

2007-08-07 22:47:31 · answer #3 · answered by supastremph 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋