is uranium, u, a representative or transition element? a. both b. transition c. representative
is uranium, u, a representative or transition element? a. both b. transition c. representative
Answer
Answer:
None of the above options are correct. Uranium is an actinide (a type of inner - transition element).
Explanation:
Step1: Recall element classification
Representative elements are in groups 1, 2 and 13 - 18. Transition elements are in groups 3 - 12. Uranium (U) has atomic number 92 and is in the actinide series (inner - transition elements) below the main body of the periodic table. It is not a representative or a typical transition element as per the standard periodic table classification.