Question
Chemistry Question on properties of d block elements
Which of the following is not a characteristic of transition elements ?
A
Variable oxidation states
B
Formation of colored compounds
C
Formation of interstitial compounds
D
Natural radioactivity
Answer
Natural radioactivity
Explanation
Solution
Natural radioactivity is not a characteristic of transition elements.
General properties of transition elements are
(i) Formation of coloured salts
(ii) Formation of complex salts
(iii) Magnetic properties
(iv) Formation of interstitial compounds
(v) Formation of alloys etc.