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Which factor primarily influences the atomic radii trend across a period?
Which factor primarily influences the atomic radii trend across a period?
- Shielding effect of inner d electrons
- Number of unpaired electrons
- Effective nuclear charge (correct)
- Crystal structure
What is the main reason for the relatively constant atomic radii within each transition series?
What is the main reason for the relatively constant atomic radii within each transition series?
- Number of unpaired electrons
- Shielding effect of inner d electrons (correct)
- Crystal structure
- Strength of metallic bonding
Why do elements with more unpaired electrons generally have higher melting and boiling points?
Why do elements with more unpaired electrons generally have higher melting and boiling points?
- Stronger metallic bonds (correct)
- Variations in atomic radii
- Presence of crystal structure
- Increased nuclear charge
In the context of transition elements, what are complexes mainly formed by?
In the context of transition elements, what are complexes mainly formed by?
Why do many transition elements and their compounds exhibit magnetic behavior?
Why do many transition elements and their compounds exhibit magnetic behavior?
What is the general electronic configuration for transition elements?
What is the general electronic configuration for transition elements?
Which series are transition elements classified into based on the principal quantum number (n) of the penultimate shell?
Which series are transition elements classified into based on the principal quantum number (n) of the penultimate shell?
What unique property of transition elements arises from the presence of partially filled d orbitals?
What unique property of transition elements arises from the presence of partially filled d orbitals?
Why are transition elements versatile in chemical reactions and industrial processes?
Why are transition elements versatile in chemical reactions and industrial processes?
How do the atomic and ionic radii of transition elements behave?
How do the atomic and ionic radii of transition elements behave?
