10 Questions
Which factor primarily influences the atomic radii trend across a period?
Effective nuclear charge
What is the main reason for the relatively constant atomic radii within each transition series?
Shielding effect of inner d electrons
Why do elements with more unpaired electrons generally have higher melting and boiling points?
Stronger metallic bonds
In the context of transition elements, what are complexes mainly formed by?
Transition metals interacting with ligands
Why do many transition elements and their compounds exhibit magnetic behavior?
Presence of unpaired electrons in partially filled d orbitals
What is the general electronic configuration for transition elements?
(n - 1)d^1-10 ns^1-2
Which series are transition elements classified into based on the principal quantum number (n) of the penultimate shell?
3d, 4d, 5d, and 6d series
What unique property of transition elements arises from the presence of partially filled d orbitals?
Variable oxidation states
Why are transition elements versatile in chemical reactions and industrial processes?
Their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states
How do the atomic and ionic radii of transition elements behave?
Their variation is unpredictable
Learn about transition elements, also known as d-block elements, and their general electronic configuration characterized by inner d orbitals. Explore elements from Scandium to Zinc in period 4 and analogous elements in other periods.
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