Question

Transition metals are known to make interstitial compounds. Formation of interstitial compounds makes the transition metal ______.

Options

• more hard

• more soft

• more ductile

• more metallic

Answer 1

Transition metals are known to make interstitial compounds. Formation of interstitial compounds makes the transition metal more hard.

Explanation:

Transition metals grow harder as they form interstitial compounds yet maintain the same chemical characteristics.