Which of the following are true about transition metal elements ?
(a) As the atomic number increases for d-block transition elements, electrons are added to outer s and p orbitals
(b) Metals in high oxidation states tend to be good oxidizing agents
(c) A common oxidation state of scandium is +2
(d) Going across a period the atomic radii changes a great deal.
(e) As the atomic number increases for the lanthanides and actinides transition metal elements,
electrons are added to an inner d orbital.
2007-04-09
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