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The elements titanium to copper are described as transition metals.
State, in terms of electron sub-levels, the feature of a transition metal atom or ion that gives rise to its characteristic properties.
State three characteristic chemical properties of transition metals, other than the formation of coloured ions.
Zinc forms only the Zn2+ ion and is not classed as a transition metal. Explain why, in terms of its electron configuration.