Transition Metals (67/87)


Fphoto-63300706B-6RM.jpg
TRANSITION METAL SOLUTIONS-CHARACTERISTIC COLORS
Colors Caused By Nature of the Metal Ion
The color results from the transition of electrons between the two closely spaced d orbitals. (l-r): Ti3+ (pink/purple), Cr3+ (blue/purple), Mn2 (pale pink), Fe (yellow), Co2 (rose), Ni2 (green), Cu2 (blue/turquoise)
Copyright:© 2007 Richard Megna - Fundamental Photographs