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What is the difference between the transition metals and the inner transition metals?
What is the difference between the transition metals and the inner transition metals?
Transition metals are elements whose final electron enters a d-sublevel. Inner transition metals are elements whose final electron enters an f-sublevel.
Write the electron configurations for titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), and manganese (Mn).
Write the electron configurations for titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), and manganese (Mn).
Ti: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d2; V: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d3; Cr: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d5; Mn: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d5.
The f-block elements in period 6 are known as the?
The f-block elements in period 6 are known as the?
lanthanide series.
How can a transition metal form an ion with a charge of 3+ or higher?
How can a transition metal form an ion with a charge of 3+ or higher?
The d-block elements are known as?
The d-block elements are known as?
What is unique about the nuclei of all elements of the actinide series?
What is unique about the nuclei of all elements of the actinide series?
Explain why different metals are mixed together in order to construct objects such as airplane and automobile frames.
Explain why different metals are mixed together in order to construct objects such as airplane and automobile frames.
What branch of science extracts metals from ores?
What branch of science extracts metals from ores?
A member of the rare-earth series of elements, whose atomic numbers range from 58 to 71, is classified as a(n)?
A member of the rare-earth series of elements, whose atomic numbers range from 58 to 71, is classified as a(n)?
All elements in the ______ series are radioactive.
All elements in the ______ series are radioactive.
Flashcards
What are transition metals?
What are transition metals?
Elements that have their final electron in a d-sublevel are transition metals.
What are inner transition metals?
What are inner transition metals?
Elements that have their final electron in an f-sublevel are inner transition metals.
What are the electron configurations for Ti, V, Cr, and Mn?
What are the electron configurations for Ti, V, Cr, and Mn?
Titanium's electron configuration is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d². Vanadium's is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d³. Chromium's is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹3p⁶4s¹3d⁵. Manganese's is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁵.
What is the lanthanide series?
What is the lanthanide series?
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How can a transition metal form an ion with a 3+ or higher charge?
How can a transition metal form an ion with a 3+ or higher charge?
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What are d-block elements called?
What are d-block elements called?
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What is unique about the actinide series?
What is unique about the actinide series?
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Why are metals mixed together for structures?
Why are metals mixed together for structures?
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What is metallurgy?
What is metallurgy?
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What is a lanthanide?
What is a lanthanide?
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Study Notes
Transition Metals vs. Inner Transition Metals
- Transition metals have their final electron entering a d-sublevel.
- Inner transition metals have their final electron entering an f-sublevel.
Electron Configurations of Selected Elements
- Titanium (Ti) configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d²
- Vanadium (V) configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d³
- Chromium (Cr) configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹ 3d⁵
- Manganese (Mn) configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁵
f-Block Elements
- f-block elements in period 6 are known as the lanthanide series.
Transition Metal Ion Formation
- Transition metals can form ions with a charge of 3+ or higher by losing 2 s valence electrons and unpaired d electrons.
d-Block Elements
- d-block elements are collectively referred to as transition metals.
Actinide Series
- All elements in the actinide series are radioactive and unstable.
Alloy Composition in Engineering
- Metals are mixed to leverage optimal chemical and physical properties for applications, ensuring materials like airplane and automobile frames are both malleable and strong.
Metallurgy
- Metallurgy is the branch of science dedicated to the extraction of metals from their ores.
Rare-Earth Series
- The rare-earth series elements, with atomic numbers from 58 to 71, are classified as lanthanides.
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This quiz focuses on the properties and characteristics of d-block and f-block elements in the periodic table. It includes questions on the differences between transition metals and inner transition metals, as well as electron configurations for specific elements. Test your knowledge on these important topics in chemistry!
