Question

Which among the following is not a characteristic of transition metals?

A Tendency to gain electrons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Low electro negativity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Low ionization energy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Malleability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The transition metals have a tendency to lose electrons. Since the electrons in the highest energy level are actually on a lower principal energy number than the ones before them, this makes it relatively easy to lose some or all of their electrons to land in stable state.

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