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Which transition element has the highest enthalpy of atomization?
Which transition element has the highest enthalpy of atomization?
- Cr
- Mo
- W (correct)
- V
Which characteristic is responsible for the paramagnetic behavior of transition elements?
Which characteristic is responsible for the paramagnetic behavior of transition elements?
- Presence of unpaired electrons (correct)
- Low atomic radius
- High electronegativity
- High ionization energy
Which transition element has the lowest ionization enthalpy?
Which transition element has the lowest ionization enthalpy?
- Co
- Ni
- Fe
- Sc (correct)
In which transition element do we observe a significant increase in metallic/ionic radii going from M to M2+?
In which transition element do we observe a significant increase in metallic/ionic radii going from M to M2+?
Which transition element exhibits the highest oxidation state?
Which transition element exhibits the highest oxidation state?
Among the transition elements listed, which one shows a positive value for the 3+/2+ redox potential?
Among the transition elements listed, which one shows a positive value for the 3+/2+ redox potential?
Which property is responsible for the stabilisation of energy states?
Which property is responsible for the stabilisation of energy states?
Why does the loss of exchange energy increase stability?
Why does the loss of exchange energy increase stability?
Which configuration results in no loss of exchange energy?
Which configuration results in no loss of exchange energy?
Why does Mn+ have a lower ionisation enthalpy than Cr+?
Why does Mn+ have a lower ionisation enthalpy than Cr+?
Why does Fe2+ have a lower ionisation enthalpy than Mn2+?
Why does Fe2+ have a lower ionisation enthalpy than Mn2+?
Why is the third ionisation enthalpy of Fe lower than that of Mn?
Why is the third ionisation enthalpy of Fe lower than that of Mn?
Why do transition elements exhibit stronger bonding between atoms compared to non-transition elements?
Why do transition elements exhibit stronger bonding between atoms compared to non-transition elements?
In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), why does zinc (Z = 30) have the lowest enthalpy of atomisation?
In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), why does zinc (Z = 30) have the lowest enthalpy of atomisation?
What accounts for the increase in ionisation enthalpy along each series of transition elements from left to right?
What accounts for the increase in ionisation enthalpy along each series of transition elements from left to right?
How does the variation in ionisation enthalpy along a series of transition elements compare to that along a period of non-transition elements?
How does the variation in ionisation enthalpy along a series of transition elements compare to that along a period of non-transition elements?
Why does the first ionisation enthalpy of metals in the 3d series show an irregular trend?
Why does the first ionisation enthalpy of metals in the 3d series show an irregular trend?
What effect does the removal of one electron have on the relative energies of 4s and 3d orbitals in transition elements?
What effect does the removal of one electron have on the relative energies of 4s and 3d orbitals in transition elements?
