5 Questions
Which block of the periodic table corresponds to the transition metals?
d-block
What is the characteristic orbital for the f-block in the periodic table?
fundamental
Which group of elements are usually considered main-group elements?
s-block and p-block
Why are zinc, cadmium, and mercury sometimes regarded as main group elements?
They are chemically and physically more similar to p-block elements
Why are the group 3 elements occasionally considered main group elements?
They have similar chemical properties to s-block elements
Study Notes
Periodic Table Classification
- The d-block corresponds to the transition metals.
f-Block Characteristics
- The characteristic orbital for the f-block in the periodic table is the f-orbital.
Main Group Elements
- Main-group elements typically consist of the s- and p-block elements in the periodic table.
Borderline Cases
- Zinc, cadmium, and mercury are sometimes regarded as main-group elements due to their chemical properties, which are similar to those of the p-block elements.
- The group 3 elements (Sc, Y, La, and Ac) are occasionally considered main group elements, although they are formally part of the d-block, as their chemical properties resemble those of the main-group elements.
Test your knowledge of the periodic table blocks and their characteristic orbitals with this quiz. Learn about the s-block, p-block, d-block, f-block, and g-block and the orbital patterns of elements within them.
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