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The behavior of the _______ elements is not highly predictable.

A. alkali earth metal
B. noble gas
C. transition
D. nonmetal

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C. transition, as they show variable oxidation states.
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Answer: Option (C) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Transition metals are the elements which have their valence electrons present in d or f-sub shell. These are also known as d-block elements.

Transition elements represent variable oxidation states that is why their behavior is not highly predictable.

Whereas elements of alkali earth metal, noble gases, and non-metal groups show similar oxidation states. Therefore, their behavior is predictable.


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