d VS s block

Question 1

MP of TM> S-block

Answer 1

Stronger metallic bonds as e from both 3d and 4s subshells can contribute to sea of delocalised e for metallic bonding;

Weaker metallic bonding;
Only e from 4s subshell are used

Question 2

Density of TM vs S

Answer 2

TM:
Greater atomic mass, smaller metallic radii;

S:
Smaller atomic mass, larger metallic radii