(d) Explain why the transition metals of period 4 tend to have higher melting points than non-transition metals of the same period.

Explain why the transition metals of period 4 tend to have higher melting points than non-transition metals of the same period.

Transition elements have higher melting points because they contribute very many electrons (from s and d-orbital) to the formation of metallic bonds and they also have small metallic radii.

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