Question

Why are transition metals reactive?

Answer 1

1. Transition metals or transition elements are d-block elements.
2. The general electronic configuration of the transition element is $(n-1)d^{1-10}n{s}^{1-2}$.
3. The d-block elements have completely or half field d-orbitals.
4. The transition elements are the metals that form the stable cation.
5. The transition metals are present in 3 to 12 groups of the periodic table.
6. Lanthanoids and Actinoids have also termed transition metal elements and are present in the f-block of the periodic table.
7. Transition metal elements are less reactive because they have high ionization power and high melting point.