Question

Is there an easy way to keep track of the possible oxidation states of the transition metals?

Answer 1

ya the only way is to read the o-states given out in the books...they never change...i dont think theres another shortcut

Answer 2

Harsh. Thanks.

Answer 3

For some transition metals you can tell their oxidation states ny looking at outer electronic configuration Manganese for example has 4s2 3d5 outer config. It can lose the two s eletrons to form a 3d 5 system which is stable due to half filled stability.
But yeah it is very tough to generalise so it is best learnt rote.

Answer 4

Thank you much.