Question

Manganese is a transition element because _____________.

• A. Atomic number
• B. Atomic mass
• C. Number of neutrons
• D. Reactivity

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Atomic number

Manganese, like all other elements of d-block, is a transition element because, despite being a metal which has a tendency to loose electrons, Manganese can do both, loose electrons or gain electrons.

Because of presence of d-orbital, it has the ability to behave like both metals and non-metals, therefore it is known as a transition element.