T tallie New member Sep 7, 2010 #1 Mercury forms 2 ions - Hg2 (2+) and Hg (2+).... using the electon configurations explain why mercury is not a transition element? Is it something to do with having / not having a full outer electron shell?
Mercury forms 2 ions - Hg2 (2+) and Hg (2+).... using the electon configurations explain why mercury is not a transition element? Is it something to do with having / not having a full outer electron shell?
