transition metal ions electron configuration

From: Geoff Ruth (gruth@leadershiphigh.org)
Date: Fri Jun 24 2005 - 12:17:01 PDT

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Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:17:01 -0700
From: Geoff Ruth <gruth@leadershiphigh.org>
Subject: transition metal ions electron configuration

Hi.

I have never understand why transition metals lose their s orbital
electrons before their d orbital electrons, when they become ions. It
doesn't maek sense to me, since the d orbitals are higher energy, and
fill after the s orbitals.

Can anyone help with this problem -- I haven't found a good
expanation in several textbooks or on a website.

Thanks,
Geoff

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