Which of these metals isn't a transition metal?

a) aluminum

b) silver

c) iron

d) zirconium

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Chemistry

1 March, 17:50

Which of these metals isn't a transition metal?

a) aluminum

b) silver

c) iron

d) zirconium

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Dario Weiss · Answer 1

A. Aluminum is not a transition metal, whereas silver, iron, and zirconium are. They are called transition because they have more than eight electrons in their shells and can distribute them in different ways.

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Which of these metals isn't a transition metal?

a) aluminum

b) silver

c) iron

d) zirconium