Why do some transition metals have multiple oxidation states? Transition metals have multiple oxidation states because of their sublevel.

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Icy · Answer 1 · 2021-02-02T18:42:14+0000

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Transition metals can have multiple oxidation states because of their electrons. The transition metals have several electrons with similar energies, so one or all of them can be removed, depending the circumstances. This results in different oxidation states.

Why do some transition metals have multiple oxidation states? Transition metals have multiple oxidation states because of their sublevel.

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