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What is used to name metal elements with variable numbers of valence electrons?
The transition metals.
How many valence electrons do Cooper have?
Copper (Cu) has 2 valence electrons. It is located in the middle group of elements, called Transition Metals, and all transition metals have 2 valence electrons...hope that helped! =D
Which group of elements can have varying numbers of valence electrons metals noble gases non-metals?
Transition metals
What are elements in groups 3-12 known as?
Transition Metals! ^-^ http://chemistry.about.com/library/blperiodictable.htm
Do transition metals have a simple or complex arrangement of electrons?
Transition metals have a complex arrangement of electrons.
What orbital is represented by the transition metals in period 4?
The valence electrons are added to d orbitals in the case of transition metals (or d block elements).
Elements in groups 3 through 12 of the periodic table are called?
These elements are known as transition metals or d-block elements
What type of element is characterized by the presence of electrons in the d orbitals?
Transition elements are characterized by the presence of electrons in the d orbitals. These elements typically exhibit variable oxidation states and are known for their ability to form colorful compounds. They are located in the d-block of the periodic table.
Why are group 2 elements called transition elements?
Group 2 elements are actually called alkaline earth metals, not transition elements. Transition elements are found in the d-block of the periodic table and have partially filled d orbitals. Alkaline earth metals get their name because they form alkaline solutions when they react with water and are found in the earth's crust.
What are the similarities between groups 3 through 12?
These elements to transition metals. The electrons are filled in the d-orbitals. Most of the elements have unpaired electrons and hence are paramagnetic.
How do the electron configurations of the transition metals differ from those of the metals in groups 1 and 2?
Transition metals have partially filled d-orbitals in addition to the s-orbital and p-orbital electrons, leading to more complex electron configurations compared to Group 1 and Group 2 metals, which only have s and p orbital electrons. Transition metals can have variable oxidation states due to the ability to lose different numbers of electrons from both the s and d orbitals. Group 1 and Group 2 metals typically only lose electrons from the s orbital.
Electrons of inner transition metals fill d-sublevels and electrons of transition metals fill f-sublevels?
Actually, it's the other way around. Electrons of transition metals fill d-sublevels, while electrons of inner transition metals fill f-sublevels. Inner transition metals are located in the f-block of the periodic table, while transition metals are located in the d-block.
