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Which characteristic of transition metals arises from an incomplete d sub-level in ions?
Which characteristic of transition metals arises from an incomplete d sub-level in ions?
Why do transition metals like iron and chromium commonly exhibit multiple oxidation states?
Why do transition metals like iron and chromium commonly exhibit multiple oxidation states?
Which transition metal is commonly used as a catalyst in the Haber process to produce ammonia?
Which transition metal is commonly used as a catalyst in the Haber process to produce ammonia?
In transition metals, why do ions tend to lose the 4s electrons before the 3d electrons when forming?
In transition metals, why do ions tend to lose the 4s electrons before the 3d electrons when forming?
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Which transition metal catalyzes the contact process for sulfuric acid production?
Which transition metal catalyzes the contact process for sulfuric acid production?
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Why is Zinc not considered a transition metal despite its position in the periodic table?
Why is Zinc not considered a transition metal despite its position in the periodic table?
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Why is Sc not considered a transition metal?
Why is Sc not considered a transition metal?
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What is the coordination number of [Cr(NH2CH2CH2NH2)3]3+?
What is the coordination number of [Cr(NH2CH2CH2NH2)3]3+?
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Which ligands can form two coordinate bonds per ligand?
Which ligands can form two coordinate bonds per ligand?
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What shape do transition metal ions commonly form with small ligands like H2O and NH3?
What shape do transition metal ions commonly form with small ligands like H2O and NH3?
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What type of stereoisomerism can complex ions exhibit?
What type of stereoisomerism can complex ions exhibit?
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Which metal ion can commonly form linear complexes?
Which metal ion can commonly form linear complexes?
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