Which of the following is not a characteristic of transition metals?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of transition metals?
Variable oxidation states
Formation of colored compounds
High electronegativity
Catalytic properties
Transition metals typically have variable oxidation states, form colored compounds, and exhibit catalytic properties, but they do not have high electronegativity.
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Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of transition metals?
Solution: Transition metals typically have variable oxidation states, form colored compounds, and exhibit catalytic properties, but they do not have high electronegativity.
Steps: 4
Step 1: Understand what transition metals are. They are elements found in the d-block of the periodic table, typically groups 3 to 12.
Step 2: Identify the common characteristics of transition metals. These include having variable oxidation states, forming colored compounds, and exhibiting catalytic properties.
Step 3: Review the options given in the question to find which one does not match the characteristics of transition metals.
Step 4: Recognize that high electronegativity is not a typical characteristic of transition metals, as they usually have lower electronegativity compared to nonmetals.
