Transition elements, in general, exhibit the following properties, except one. Name that property?
Correct answer: B. Natural Radioactivity
- A. Variable oxidation state
- B. Natural Radioactivity
- C. Tendency to form complexes
- D. Formation of alloys
Explanation
Transition elements generally show variable oxidation states, form complexes, and readily form alloys because their metallic atoms have similar sizes and partially filled d orbitals. Natural radioactivity is not a general transition-metal property; it is characteristic of particular heavy elements and isotopes. The likely confusion is between radioactivity and the strong metallic bonding of transition elements.
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The electronic structure of d-block elements covers the filling of the (n-1)d and ns orbitals, general electronic configurations, and the exceptions shown by chromium and copper. It explains how partially filled d orbitals produce variable oxidation states, coloured ions, magnetic behaviour and complex formation, while distinguishing transition elements from elements with completely filled d subshells.
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