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Which trend is observed in electronegativity for main group elements down a group?
Which type of elements generally display two oxidation states separated by 2 electrons?
What is the most common oxidation state for elements towards the right of a period?
Study Notes
- Electronegativity increases across a period with increasing nuclear charge.
- Electronegativity decreases down a group for main group elements.
- Electronegativity of d-block elements increases down the group due to poor shielding.
- Transition metals have multiple oxidation states separated by a single electron.
- Most transition metal compounds have unpaired electrons and are paramagnetic.
- P-block elements generally display two oxidation states separated by 2 electrons.
- Most p-block compounds are diamagnetic.
- The maximum oxidation state for Sc-Mn corresponds to losing all 4s and 3d electrons.
- Towards the right of the period, the most common oxidation state is +2.
- This is due to the lower energy of 3d orbitals as nuclear charge increases.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the periodic trends and properties of elements with this quiz focused on electronegativity and oxidation states. From the behavior of p-block elements to the characteristics of transition metals, this quiz covers a range of topics that will challenge your understanding of chemical properties. Can you identify the trends and patterns that determine electronegativity and oxidation states? Take this quiz to find out!
