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Reactivity of transition metals decreases more or less regularly from Sc to Cu. Explain.

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The chemical reactivity of transition elements depends on the ionisation enthalpy of the metals. From Sc to Cu the ionisation enthalpy gradually increases (apart from some exception). Therefore reactivity decreases from Sc to Cu.
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