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Which of the following is not a transition metal?

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Question: Which of the following is not a transition metal?

Options:

  1. Iron
  2. Zinc
  3. Copper
  4. Nickel

Correct Answer: Zinc

Solution: 

Zinc is not considered a transition metal because it does not have an incomplete d subshell in its elemental state.

Which of the following is not a transition metal?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is not a transition metal?
  1. Iron
  2. Zinc
  3. Copper
  4. Nickel

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is not a transition metal?
  • Step 1: Understand what a transition metal is. Transition metals are elements that have partially filled d orbitals.
  • Step 2: Look at the definition of an incomplete d subshell. This means that the d subshell does not have all of its possible electrons filled.
  • Step 3: Identify the element in question, which is Zinc (Zn).
  • Step 4: Check the electron configuration of Zinc. It is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s².
  • Step 5: Notice that in its elemental state, Zinc has a full d subshell (3d¹⁰).
  • Step 6: Since Zinc has a full d subshell, it does not meet the criteria of having an incomplete d subshell.
  • Step 7: Conclude that Zinc is not considered a transition metal.
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