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Line 2: − + − − *'''Color''' - the d subshell of a transition ion is usually [[degenerate]] (all the same energy level), however in the presence of other atoms and ligands it can split into two energy levels with an energy gap often corresponding to wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum. As such a compound with a transition metal is able to absorb wavelengths of light causing them to be redundant in the reflected ray, hence producing color. As such transition metals form the basis of our paint and pigment industries.
→Properties and Uses: transition metals are not strong oxidizing agents? whoever heard of iron bursting into flame when placed on something that can burn? most of them are reducing agents
==Properties and Uses==
==Properties and Uses==
*'''Strong oxidizing and reducing agents''' - the transition metals are strong oxidizing agents. This is because of the small energy gap between the (n)s and (n-1)d subshells, allowing the atom to readily lose electrons from each. This results in a number of [[Oxidation|oxidation states]] and a readiness to change. As such species existing with a high oxidation number will be strong oxidizing agents, whereas species with a low oxidation number will be strong reducing agents. As such they are used extensively in the chemical manufacturing industry and research.
*'''Color of chemical compounds''' - the d subshell of a transition metal ion is usually [[degenerate]] (all the same energy level), however in the presence of other atoms and ligands it can split into two energy levels with an energy gap often corresponding to wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum. As such a compound with a transition metal is able to absorb wavelengths of light causing them to be redundant in the reflected ray, hence producing color. As such transition metals form the basis of our paint and pigment industries.
==See Also==
==See Also==