Asked by Hayley

Why is it hard to use the periodic table to predict the oxidation #'s of the transition elements?
Answered by san
Transition metals exist in many oxidation states.
Answered by DrBob222
Electrons are in the 3d (or 4d or 5d) levels and sometimes some of those 3d electrons are involved in bonding.
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