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What is the primary reason why transition elements are studied separately from non-transition elements?
What is the primary reason why transition elements are studied separately from non-transition elements?
- They have fully filled d or f orbitals in their atoms
- They have only s orbitals in their atoms
- They have partly filled d or f orbitals in their atoms (correct)
- They have no d or f orbitals in their atoms
Which of the following metals does not belong to the transition metals series?
Which of the following metals does not belong to the transition metals series?
- Copper
- Titanium
- Lithium (correct)
- Silver
What is the general electronic configuration of the outer orbitals of transition elements?
What is the general electronic configuration of the outer orbitals of transition elements?
- (n-1)d1-10ns1-2 (correct)
- (n-1)d0-10ns1-2
- (n-1)d5-10ns1-2
- (n-1)d10ns1-2
Why do half and completely filled sets of orbitals tend to be more stable?
Why do half and completely filled sets of orbitals tend to be more stable?
What is the exception to the general electronic configuration of transition elements?
What is the exception to the general electronic configuration of transition elements?
Which series of transition elements are represented in Table 8.1?
Which series of transition elements are represented in Table 8.1?
What is the main characteristic of the elements in the d-block of the periodic table?
What is the main characteristic of the elements in the d-block of the periodic table?
Which series of elements is also known as lanthanoids?
Which series of elements is also known as lanthanoids?
What is the definition of transition metals according to IUPAC?
What is the definition of transition metals according to IUPAC?
Why are zinc, cadmium, and mercury not regarded as transition metals?
Why are zinc, cadmium, and mercury not regarded as transition metals?
Where are the f-block elements placed in the periodic table?
Where are the f-block elements placed in the periodic table?
What is the original reason behind the name 'transition metals'?
What is the original reason behind the name 'transition metals'?
