Transition metals often have higher melting points than metals in the s-block of the…
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Problem
Transition metals often have higher melting points than metals in the s-block of the periodic table. Which statement best explains the reason for this?
(1) Transition metals have delocalised d electrons.
(2) Transition metals have higher first ionisation energies than the s-block metals.
(3) Transition metals have smaller and more highly charged ions than s-block elements.
(4) Transition metals can form ions with different charges.