Describe the transition elements as metals that: (a) have high densities (b) have high melting points (c) have variable oxidation numbers (d) form coloured compounds (e) often act as catalysts as elements and in compounds
Describe the general chemical properties of metals, limited to their reactions with: (a) dilute acids (b) cold water and steam (c) oxygen
State that: (a) Group VIII noble gases have a full outer electron shell (b) the number of outer shell electrons is equal to the group number in Groups I to VII (c) the number of occupied electron shells is equal to the period number