Transition Metals and Nonmetals (8.2.6)

Question 1

• Understanding the periodic table is imperative to understanding the reactivity of elements.

Answer 1

• Understanding the periodic table is imperative to understanding the reactivity of elements.

Question 2

• Transition Metals are characterized by partially filled d orbitals.

Answer 2

• Transition Metals are characterized by partially filled d orbitals.

Question 3

• Rare earth elements are electron rich and they tend to lose electrons in reactions.

Answer 3

• Rare earth elements are electron rich and they tend to lose electrons in reactions.