Interpretation:
The difference between the
Concept Introduction:
The main group metals include the s-block andp-block elements. The general electron configuration of s and p- block elements is
However, the transition metals include d-block elements and their general electron configuration is
Answer to Problem 1QP
Solution: Transition metals have a partiallyfilled d-subshell in their ground state or common oxidation state. However, in main group metals, the last electron enters the s-subshell or p-subshell.
Explanation of Solution
The d-block elements are known as transition elements as they lie between the s-block and p-block elements. They have an incompletelyfilled d-subshell or they form ions with the incompletelyfilled d-subshell. The last electron enters the d-subshell in d-block elements while, in main group metals, the last electron enters the s-subshell or p-subshell.
Hence, the transition metals and main block metals have been briefly distinguished.
The primary difference between a main group metal and a transition metal is their electronic configurations.
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