General Chemistry
General Chemistry
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Author: Chang, Raymond/ Goldsby
Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.1QP
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Interpretation: The transition metal from a representative metal (main group metals) has to be distinguished.

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Oxidation states: Removal of the number of electrons from an element remains in the positive charge.

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Answer to Problem 20.1QP

The transition metals have various oxidation states.

Explanation of Solution

The transition metals have various oxidation states (range from +3to+7), whereas the main group elements have definite oxidation states. Main group elements share their electrons to form a covalent bonding. Transition metals either have incompletely filled d-subshells or ions forms with incompletely filled d-subshells.

Conclusion

The transition metal from a representative metal to be distinguished.

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