Which of the following is a characteristic common to the transition metals?

a. Many are soft and easily cut with a knife.

b. Most are not good conductors of electricity and heat.

c. Most react readily with the oxygen in air and must be stored under oil.

d. Most will readily form ions.

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Jeramiah Mendoza · Answer 1

A. transition metals are softer than metals and can be cut or bent or broken easily

Which of the following is a characteristic common to the transition metals?a. Many are soft and easily cut with a knife.b. Most are not good conductors of electricity and heat.c. Most react readily with the oxygen in air and must be stored under oil.d. Most will readily form ions.