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A transition element is a d-block element which forms one or more stable ions with incompletely filled d-orbitals.
Zn only forms one stable ion, which is Zn2+.
If we look at the electronic configuration of Zn and the Zn2+ ion:
Note that [Ar] is 1s2 2s22p6 3s23p6
Zn : [Ar] 4s2 3d10
Zn2+ : [Ar] 3d10
The Zn2+ ion has a completely filled d-orbital, so therefore Zn cannot be defined as a transition element, as its only stable ion does not have an incompletely filled d-orbital.
Zn, as a result of not having a stable ion which has an incompletely filled d-orbital, does not have coloured compounds : they tend to be white, and does not form complexes with ligands or display any of the other characteristics that we associate with transition elements.
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∙ 13y agoAny of the metallic elements that have an incomplete inner electron shell (d subshell) and that serve as transitional links between the most and the least electropositive in a series of elements. They are characterized by multiple valences, colored compounds, and the ability to form stable complex ions. Also called transition metal.
Technically Scandium and Zinc are not transition metals as they form only one ion which leads to Scandium having a completely empty d-sub shell and in Zinc: a completely full d - sub shell with Zn2+ion.
The technical definition of a transition metal is when the metal contain at least one unpaired d-sub shell in at least one ion
This artical was written by Daniel John Pepper.
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∙ 12y agoZirconium is a transition metal because it is located in the transition metal area in the Periodic Table
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∙ 14y agoAfter the classification of IUPAC scandium and zinc are transition metals.
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What are the 2 most important transition metals?
The transition elements are placed in center of periodic table. Examples are: zinc and copper
Does zinc scandium iron silver contain all transitional metals?
No. Most of the metals listed are not transition metals and most transition metals are not in the list.
What side is zinc in the periodic table located in?
Zinc is placed in group-12 and period-4 in the periodic table.It is placed in the centre and is a part of transition elements.
Why is the magnesium the most reactive metal among silver copper lead zinc and iron?
magnesium is an alkaline earth metal. silver, copper, lead, zinc, and iron are transition metals. alkaline earths are naturally more reactive then transition metals.
In the new numbering system for the periodic table the transition elements are the ones in groups through?
Transition metals are placed in groups 3 to 12.
What are the 2 most important transition metals?
The transition elements are placed in center of periodic table. Examples are: zinc and copper
What family does the element zinc belong to?
the transition metals.
Does zinc scandium iron silver contain all transitional metals?
No. Most of the metals listed are not transition metals and most transition metals are not in the list.
What does mercury come from?
Transition metals Zinc group or group 12 Zinc, Cadmium, Mercury
What column is transition metals found in?
Transition metals are placed in groups 3 to 12.
What family does mercury come from?
Transition metals Zinc group or group 12 Zinc, Cadmium, Mercury
What family Mercury comes from?
Transition metals Zinc group or group 12 Zinc, Cadmium, Mercury
Into which of the following groups is iron placed?
transition metals
Is Zn a nonmetal?
No. Zn is Zinc, which is in the transition metals part of the periodic table.
What general class of elements the scandium trough zinc belong?
Transition metals
What side is zinc in the periodic table located in?
Zinc is placed in group-12 and period-4 in the periodic table.It is placed in the centre and is a part of transition elements.
Why is the magnesium the most reactive metal among silver copper lead zinc and iron?
magnesium is an alkaline earth metal. silver, copper, lead, zinc, and iron are transition metals. alkaline earths are naturally more reactive then transition metals.
