Transition Metals Flashcards
1
Q
Where are transition metals found?
A
D block
2
Q
What is a transition metal?(3)
A
- A D block element
- that can form at least one stable ion
- with an incomplete D subshell
3
Q
How many electrons can a d subshell hold?
A
10 electrons
4
Q
Which two metals in period 4 D block i’m not transition metals?
A
Scandium and zinc
5
Q
Why is scandium not a transition metal?
A
Only forms one ion Sc3+ which has an empty d subshell
6
Q
Why is zinc not a transition metal?
A
Only forms one ion Zn2+ which has a full day subshell
