Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transition metals?

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Characteristics of transition metals:

| Property | Transition metals |
|----------|-------------------|
| Melting/boiling points | High (strong metallic bonding due to d electrons) ✓ |
| Coloured ions | Yes (d–d transitions) ✓ |
| Variable oxidation states | Yes (d and s electrons available) ✓ |
| Density | High (NOT low) ✗ |

Transition metals have HIGH densities compared to s-block metals:
- s-block (Na, K, Mg, Ca): low density (0.97–1.74 g/cm³)
- d-block (Fe, Cu, Ni): high density (7–9 g/cm³

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