general properties of transition metals

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    • Transition metal characteristics of elements Ti to Cu arise from an incomplete d sub-level in ions
    • these characteristics include
      • •formation of coloured ions,
      • •variable oxidation state
      • •catalytic activity.
      • •Complex ion formation,
    • when forming electron configurations for transition metals, lose ions in 4s before 3d
    • Why is Zn not a transition metal?
      Zn can only form a +2 ion.
      In this ion the Zn2+ has a complete d orbital
    • Why is Sc not a transition metal?
      Sc can only form a +3 ion.
      In this ion the Sc3+ has an empty d orbital
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