What is a characteristic common to the transition metals?

1 Answer
Jun 3, 2018

Check their hardness...

Explanation:

All transition metals should be hard, electrically-conductive, heat-conductive, malleable, and ductile. Some are also colorful in their aqueous ions, such as manganese (purple), vanadium (purple, blue, yellow, and green), titanium (purple), and more.

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