which shows the electron configuration of an atom of a transition metal? a) [Ar] 4s2 3d0 b) [Ar] 4s2 3d8 c) [Ar] 4s2 3d10 d) [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p1 The answer is B, i'm confused to as how the answer could not be c as well? any help appreciated! thanks
The d orbital is full so the electrons cannot jump between the energy levels, so the element does not have variable oxidation state, so is not a transition metal
(Also it's the config for Zinc, which is not a transition metal)
The d orbital is full so the electrons cannot jump between the energy levels, so the element does not have variable oxidation state, so is not a transition metal
(Also it's the config for Zinc, which is not a transition metal)