Transition Metals

Metals in groups

• Copper
• Iron
• Gold
• Zinc
• Nickel

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• Transition Metals are the biggest group of metals in the table.
• They are in the middle of the periodic table.
• They are known as catalysts in many forms of reactions.

Places to find these metals in the real world

• Cars
• In mineshafts
• Train tracks
• statue o' liberty

Iron

Characteristics

• usually rough
• grey or red
• hard to melt

About

• 26
• 56
• Metal
• 7.86 g/cm3 and it will sink

Where to find

• anywhere on land
• cars
• computers

Facts

• It's in a game called Minecraft
• Very common
• used in most vehicles and swords

Historical Facts

• Made in sun
• used in the historical golden gate bridge