(b) Why do transition metals form alloy ?

Why do transition metals from alloy ?

(a) Why do Zr and Hf have similar properties? (b) What happens when K_2Cr_2O_7 is treated with H_2SO_4 and NaCl solution ? (c) Why do transition metals form alloys easily?

Explain the following: Why do transition metals form alloys readily?

(a) What is Lanthanoid contraction? Give the cause of lanthanoid contraction. (b) Why do transition metals form many coloured ions?

Why do transition metals form alloys easily ?

(a) Define transition metals. (b) Why do transition metals form coloured complexes ? (c) Give general electronic configuration of f-block elements.

(a) Why are Zn, Cd and Hg not regarded as transition metals? (b) Why do transition metals form complexes ? (c ) Why are Zn^(2+) salts white in colour?

(i) Why do transition metals form a large number of alloys? (ii) Write the steps with chemical reactions involved in the preparation of K_2Cr_2O_7 from chromite ore.

Explain in brief, why transition metals form alloys.