Transition elements show high melting points. Why?
(N/A) In transition elements,the $(n-1)d$-electrons are involved in interatomic metallic bonding in addition to $ns$ electrons. This increased number of electrons participating in metallic bonding leads to stronger metallic bonds,which results in high melting points.
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