Transition Metals Can Be Distinguished from Main-Group Metals by the Fact

question 37

Multiple Choice

Transition metals can be distinguished from main-group metals by the fact that

• A)main-group metals have only +1 or +2 oxidation states.
• B)transition metals have higher relative atomic weights than main-group metals.
• C)transition metals have a greater tendency to form colored compounds than main-group metals.
• D)main-group metals have higher relative atomic weights than transition metals.
• E)only the main-group metals can form complex ions.

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