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Physically, post-transition metals are soft (or brittle), have poor mechanical strength, and melting points lower than those of the transition metals; most also have boiling points lower than those of the transition metals. Being close to the metal-nonmetal border, their crystalline structures tend to show covalent or directional bonding effects, having generally greater complexity or fewer nearest neighbours than other metallic elements.

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The metals that do not fit in with the properties of any other family?

The transition metals are known for their variable oxidation states, forming colorful compounds and acting as catalysts. Some transition metals do not conform to the properties of other metals due to their unique electron configurations and bonding characteristics. This group includes elements like mercury, which behaves like a transition metal but also exhibits characteristics of the post-transition metals.


What are the characteristics of late transition metals?

it was more improved than the early transition metals....and in late transition the perodic table was complety done


Which are the characteristics of transition metals?

High density, High melting point, Nonreactive


What are the three groups you see on the periodic table?

You can see the Alkaline Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Other Metals (poor conducting metals), metaloids (characteristics of metals and non-metals combined), non-metals, noble gases, and unknown metals (like #112-118)The transition metals at the bottom of the periodic table are lanthanides and actinides.3 main ones are usually: Alkaline metals, Transition metals, and Non-metals...I hope this was useful!-Fuyuki


What family is tin in?

Tin is in the family of metals known as the post-transition metals. It belongs to Group 14 of the periodic table.


What is metals in the periodic table?

The metallic elements in the Periodic Table includes the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, post-transition metals, Lanthanides, actinides, and other elements that are considered metal. You can refer to the metallic elements in Wikipedia for the full details of which elements belong to this classification.


Are transition metals better conductors than alkali metals?

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How is boron different from the transition metals?

Boron is a metalloid, not a metal. Transition metals are metals.


Is a transition element a soft metal?

Transition elements are not typically considered soft metals. They usually have high melting points and are known for their hardness and strength. However, some transition metals can exhibit softer characteristics depending on how they are processed or alloyed with other metals.


What are the characteristics of the transition metals?

it was more improved than the early transition metals....and in late transition the perodic table was complety done


Is pb a inner transition metal?

No, pb is the chemical symbol for lead, which is not classified as an inner transition metal. Inner transition metals are elements located in the f-block of the periodic table, such as the lanthanides and actinides. Lead is classified as a post-transition metal.


What are the metal elements of artifically prepared elements on the periodic table?

All of the 22 officially IUPAC confirmed synthetic elements are metals. All but two are transition metals. 1 is a post-transition metal and 1 is a metalloid.