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Transition elements have high melting points. Why?

Important Questions on d- and f- Block Elements and Coordination Compounds

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Among the first transition series (3d series) Chromium has highest melting point. Why?
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Compared to s-block elements, the transition elements exhibit higher enthalpy of atomization. Why?

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Among the first transition series (3d-series) zinc has lowest enthalpy of atomization. Why?
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How do you expect the density of transition elements to vary in a given series and why?

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How do the atomic and ionic sizes vary among transition metals in a given series?
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Why do Mn, Ni and Zn exhibit more negative E° values than expected?
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Among the first transition series (3d-series) only copper has positive EM2+/M value. Why?
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Cu2+ forms halides like CuF2, CuCl2 and CuBr2, but not CuI2. Why?