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The d-And-f-Block Elements
Scandium (Z = 21) does not exhibit variable oxidation states and yet it is regarded as a transition element.
Electronic configuration of Scandium is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1 4s2.
On the basis of incompletely filled 3d orbital in case of scandium atom in its ground state (3d1), it is regarded as a transition element.
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The outer electronic configuration of copper is 3d10 4s1, yet it is considered transition element. Why?
Name the first element of 3rd transition series.
Though copper, silver and gold have completely filled sets of d-orbitals yet they are considered as transition metals. Why?
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