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What represents the d-block elements in the periodic table?
What represents the d-block elements in the periodic table?
- Groups 3-12 (correct)
- Groups 1-2
- Groups 13-18
- Groups 4-10
Which of the following elements is classified as a transition metal?
Which of the following elements is classified as a transition metal?
- Barium
- Neon
- Iron (correct)
- Lithium
What are the two series of inner transition metals called?
What are the two series of inner transition metals called?
- Lanthanoids and Actinoids (correct)
- Noble Gases and Halogens
- Metalloids and Nonmetals
- Transition Metals and Alkali Metals
Which oxidation state is commonly stable among transition metals?
Which oxidation state is commonly stable among transition metals?
Which of the following compounds contains chromium and is often used in laboratories?
Which of the following compounds contains chromium and is often used in laboratories?
What type of energy sources do the inner transition elements, Th, Pa, and U, represent?
What type of energy sources do the inner transition elements, Th, Pa, and U, represent?
Which orbital is progressively filled in the f-block elements?
Which orbital is progressively filled in the f-block elements?
What is the significance of electrode potential values in d- and f-block elements?
What is the significance of electrode potential values in d- and f-block elements?
What is the enthalpy of atomisation for zinc?
What is the enthalpy of atomisation for zinc?
Which statement is true regarding the ionisation enthalpy of transition elements?
Which statement is true regarding the ionisation enthalpy of transition elements?
Why do 3d electrons effectively shield 4s electrons from increasing nuclear charge?
Why do 3d electrons effectively shield 4s electrons from increasing nuclear charge?
What is the trend in atomic radii as we move from Scandium to Zinc?
What is the trend in atomic radii as we move from Scandium to Zinc?
What is a notable characteristic of the first ionisation enthalpy of the 3d series metals?
What is a notable characteristic of the first ionisation enthalpy of the 3d series metals?
What is the primary reason for the irregular trend in first ionisation enthalpy among 3d series metals?
What is the primary reason for the irregular trend in first ionisation enthalpy among 3d series metals?
Which transition element has the highest first ionisation enthalpy in the 3d series?
Which transition element has the highest first ionisation enthalpy in the 3d series?
What is true about the ionisation enthalpies of the first three elements in the transition series?
What is true about the ionisation enthalpies of the first three elements in the transition series?
What is formed when manganese (II) ions are oxidised by peroxodisulphate?
What is formed when manganese (II) ions are oxidised by peroxodisulphate?
Which of the following statements about potassium permanganate is true?
Which of the following statements about potassium permanganate is true?
Why is the manganate ion considered paramagnetic?
Why is the manganate ion considered paramagnetic?
Which of the following is a property of permanganate ion?
Which of the following is a property of permanganate ion?
What does acidified permanganate solution oxidise iron(II) ions to?
What does acidified permanganate solution oxidise iron(II) ions to?
What happens to starch when it reacts with permanganate in an acidified solution?
What happens to starch when it reacts with permanganate in an acidified solution?
How are manganate and permanganate ions geometrically characterized?
How are manganate and permanganate ions geometrically characterized?
Which of the following reactions involves permanganate as an oxidizing agent?
Which of the following reactions involves permanganate as an oxidizing agent?
Which transition metal has the highest third ionisation enthalpy based on the content?
Which transition metal has the highest third ionisation enthalpy based on the content?
What does the term 'dominant term' refer to in the context of ionisation enthalpies?
What does the term 'dominant term' refer to in the context of ionisation enthalpies?
Which oxidation state is identified as the lowest common oxidation state for transition metals mentioned?
Which oxidation state is identified as the lowest common oxidation state for transition metals mentioned?
Why does Zinc (Zn) have a correspondingly low ionisation enthalpy?
Why does Zinc (Zn) have a correspondingly low ionisation enthalpy?
Which transition metals have third ionisation enthalpies indicating difficulty obtaining higher oxidation states?
Which transition metals have third ionisation enthalpies indicating difficulty obtaining higher oxidation states?
What characteristic do nearly all transition elements exhibit?
What characteristic do nearly all transition elements exhibit?
What does the trend in third ionisation enthalpies reflect?
What does the trend in third ionisation enthalpies reflect?
What complexity affects the prediction of oxidation states from ionisation enthalpies?
What complexity affects the prediction of oxidation states from ionisation enthalpies?
Which of the following elements does not exhibit typical metallic structures at normal temperatures?
Which of the following elements does not exhibit typical metallic structures at normal temperatures?
What is a notable feature of transition metals regarding oxidation states?
What is a notable feature of transition metals regarding oxidation states?
Which lattice structures are observed for Chromium (Cr)?
Which lattice structures are observed for Chromium (Cr)?
What is the typical characteristic of transition metals in terms of conductivity?
What is the typical characteristic of transition metals in terms of conductivity?
Which of the following transition metals displays a hexagonal close packed (hcp) structure?
Which of the following transition metals displays a hexagonal close packed (hcp) structure?
Which of the following elements has a body-centered cubic (bcc) structure among the listed?
Which of the following elements has a body-centered cubic (bcc) structure among the listed?
Which transition element is known to be an exception in exhibiting typical metallic properties?
Which transition element is known to be an exception in exhibiting typical metallic properties?
What does 'ccp' stand for in the context of lattice structures?
What does 'ccp' stand for in the context of lattice structures?
Study Notes
Overview of d- and f-Block Elements
- d-block elements (transition metals) are located in groups 3-12 of the periodic table.
- f-block elements (inner transition metals) consist of lanthanides and actinides, found at the bottom of the periodic table.
- Key transition elements include iron (Fe), copper (Cu), silver (Ag), and gold (Au), pivotal in human civilization.
- Lanthanides (4f) span from cerium (Ce) to lutetium (Lu), while actinides (5f) range from thorium (Th) to lawrencium (Lr).
Properties of Transition Elements
- Transition metals exhibit typical metallic characteristics: high tensile strength, ductility, malleability, and good thermal/electrical conductivity.
- Exceptions to typical structures include zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and manganese (Mn), which do not exhibit standard metallic structures.
Lattice Structures
- Various typical metallic lattice structures include:
- Body-Centered Cubic (bcc): Sc, Cr, Mo, and W.
- Face-Centered Cubic (ccp): Ni, Cu, and Ag.
- Hexagonal Close Packed (hcp): Ti, Co, and Ru.
Enthalpy of Atomisation
- Transition metals have higher enthalpies of atomisation due to numerous unpaired electrons leading to stronger interatomic interactions.
- Zinc has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation in the 3d series, indicating weaker bonding compared to others.
Ionisation Enthalpy Trends
- Ionisation enthalpies generally increase across the series due to increasing nuclear charge.
- Variations in ionisation enthalpy are less steep than in non-transition elements.
- The removal of electrons affects the relative energies of 4s and 3d orbitals, influencing ionisation values.
Oxidation States
- Transition metals exhibit a wide range of oxidation states; this diversity is essential for their chemical reactivity.
- Common oxidation states for first-row transition metals include +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, and +6.
Compounds and Reactions of Transition Metals
- Manganese can exhibit variable oxidation states, such as transitioning from Mn(II) to Mn(VI).
- Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) exhibits intense color and is used in various oxidation reactions:
- It oxidises oxalates to carbon dioxide, iron(II) to iron(III), and nitrites to nitrates.
Molecular Structure and Properties
- The manganate ion (MnO4^2-) is tetrahedral and paramagnetic due to an unpaired electron, while permanganate (MnO4^-) is diamagnetic with no unpaired electrons.
- Potassium permanganate is poorly soluble in water but decomposes upon heating.
Summary of Reactions Involving Permanganate
- Acidified permanganate solutions participate in redox reactions:
- Oxidation of oxalate: COO^- → 5 CO2 + 10 e^-
- Oxidation of Fe(II): Fe^2+ → Fe^3+ + e^-
- The balancing of reductant half-reactions is crucial for writing complete redox reactions.
These notes encapsulate the fundamental aspects and properties of d- and f-block elements and highlight their significance in chemistry.
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This quiz focuses on the positions and properties of d- and f-block elements in the periodic table. You will test your knowledge about transition metals like iron, copper, silver, and gold. Prepare to explore these essential chemical families in depth.
