answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

This a matter of definition I'm afraid. If you define a transition metal as one that has an incompete d sub shell then Zn is not a transtion metal. (This is the IUPAC definition)
If you take the view along with some text books and many chemists that groups 3-12 are all transition metals then Zn is one.

Personally I go on the chemistry, traditionally Zn had no compounds where a d electron is lost, it generally loses its two s electrons to form Zn2+ . So I call it a post transition metal.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Which of the 3-d series element is not a transition element and why?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

The first transition series represents the filling of the?

3d orbital.


The first transition series represents what?

The 3d orbital! ...Sexy thang...


The first transition series represents the filling of the orbital?

the 3d orbital


The element gold belongs too?

The transition series of elements.


Name the transition metal in 3d series which shows maximum oxidation state?

Manganese


What is the name of two series of inner Transition elements?

The lanthanide and actinide series. Trait of lanthanide: Lanthanum, element 57. Trait of actinide: actinium, element 89.


What name is given to the series of ten elements in which the electrons are filling the 3d sublevel?

Transition metals


A M2 plus ion derived from a metal in the first transition metal series has four electrons in the 3d subshell What element might M be?

It's chromium. The element would have lost 2 electrons from the 4s subshell, leaving 3d4 as your valence.


If element number 109 is produced will it be a transition element explain?

Element 109 has been discovered and repeatedly generated. It has been named Meitnerium (Mt) and is part of the Cobalt series (which is in the transition metals).


Is Ag a metal or nonmetal element?

'Ag' is silver( Argentum ; Latin) . I think ypou should know that silver is a metal.


What are the two series of inner transition elements and what is the trait of each?

The lanthanide and actinide series. Trait of lanthanide: Lanthanum, element 57. Trait of actinide: actinium, element 89.


Is platinum a transition element or a representative element?

Transition