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What is the defining characteristic of a d-block element?
What is the defining characteristic of a d-block element?
- Outermost electron in an f-orbital
- Outermost electron in a d-orbital (correct)
- Outermost electron in a p-orbital
- Outermost electron in an s-orbital
Which of the following elements is NOT classified as a transition metal?
Which of the following elements is NOT classified as a transition metal?
- Scandium
- Copper
- Titanium
- Zinc (correct)
In the electron configuration of Zinc (Zn), how are the d-orbitals filled?
In the electron configuration of Zinc (Zn), how are the d-orbitals filled?
- Partially filled for the atom but completely filled for the ion
- Completely filled for both the atom and the ion (correct)
- Completely filled for the atom but partially filled for the ion
- Partially filled for both the atom and the ion
What is the general order followed when writing electron configurations for transition metals?
What is the general order followed when writing electron configurations for transition metals?
In which sublevel are the electrons placed singularly before being paired?
In which sublevel are the electrons placed singularly before being paired?
Which element violates the usual rule of having one unpaired electron in the 4s orbital?
Which element violates the usual rule of having one unpaired electron in the 4s orbital?
When considering electron spins, what must be true for electrons in the same orbital?
When considering electron spins, what must be true for electrons in the same orbital?
Which of the following elements shows a different electron configuration in its ion form compared to its neutral atom form?
Which of the following elements shows a different electron configuration in its ion form compared to its neutral atom form?
Which element has a half-filled 3d subshell in its electron configuration?
Which element has a half-filled 3d subshell in its electron configuration?
What is the electron configuration of Copper (Cu)?
What is the electron configuration of Copper (Cu)?
When do covalent bonds form?
When do covalent bonds form?
What type of bond is formed when p-orbitals overlap "side-to-side"?
What type of bond is formed when p-orbitals overlap "side-to-side"?
In electron configurations, what does [Ne] represent?
In electron configurations, what does [Ne] represent?
What is the electron configuration of Cobalt (Co2+)?
What is the electron configuration of Cobalt (Co2+)?
Which element violates the usual rule by having a different electron configuration in its ion form compared to its neutral atom form?
Which element violates the usual rule by having a different electron configuration in its ion form compared to its neutral atom form?
What is the electron configuration of Fe3+?
What is the electron configuration of Fe3+?
Which element has the electron configuration [Kr]5s24d105p5?
Which element has the electron configuration [Kr]5s24d105p5?
