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What is the defining characteristic of a d-block element?
What is the defining characteristic of a d-block element?
Which of the following elements is NOT classified as a transition metal?
Which of the following elements is NOT classified as a transition metal?
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?
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?
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In which sublevel are the electrons placed singularly before being paired?
In which sublevel are the electrons placed singularly before being paired?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Which element has a half-filled 3d subshell in its electron configuration?
Which element has a half-filled 3d subshell in its electron configuration?
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What is the electron configuration of Copper (Cu)?
What is the electron configuration of Copper (Cu)?
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When do covalent bonds form?
When do covalent bonds form?
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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"?
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In electron configurations, what does [Ne] represent?
In electron configurations, what does [Ne] represent?
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What is the electron configuration of Cobalt (Co2+)?
What is the electron configuration of Cobalt (Co2+)?
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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?
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What is the electron configuration of Fe3+?
What is the electron configuration of Fe3+?
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Which element has the electron configuration [Kr]5s24d105p5?
Which element has the electron configuration [Kr]5s24d105p5?
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