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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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∙ 15y ago
Zinc is placed in the transition metals because it has a partially filled d-subshell in its atomic structure. This characteristic allows zinc to exhibit typical transition metal properties, such as variable oxidation states and the ability to form complex ions.
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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.
Is zinc a alkali metal?
No, zinc is not an alkali metal. It is a transition metal. Alkali metals are in Group 1 of the periodic table, while zinc is in Group 12.
What is the family name of for Technetium?
The family name for Technetium is the transition metals.
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
What metals are in zinc?
Zinc is a metal element that is part of the transition metal group in the periodic table. It is not comprised of other metals, but it can be combined with other metals to form alloys like brass (zinc and copper) and nickel silver (zinc, copper, and nickel).
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?
Scandium through zinc belong to the transition metals class of elements. These elements are known for their variability in oxidation states and their ability to form colorful compounds.
Which of the d-block elements are not regarded as transition metals?
Scandium and zinc (and probably those below them in their groups, but I'm uncertain of that) are not considered to be transition metals, as they do not form ions with partially filled d-subshells.
