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What is a defining characteristic of lanthanum as mentioned in the content?
What is a defining characteristic of lanthanum as mentioned in the content?
- It is the first element in the lanthanide series. (correct)
- It is a metal with stable isotopes.
- It is a radioactive element with no known uses.
- It has a high melting point compared to other metals.
Which statement about lanthanum's atomic properties is correct?
Which statement about lanthanum's atomic properties is correct?
- Lanthanum is found only in geological formations.
- Lanthanum has the atomic number 57. (correct)
- Lanthanum has a full outer electron shell.
- Lanthanum is a non-metal with poor conductivity.
What is one common misconception about lanthanides including lanthanum?
What is one common misconception about lanthanides including lanthanum?
- They are all highly reactive metals.
- They are primarily used in nuclear applications.
- They can exist in more than one oxidation state.
- They are all found in pure form in nature. (correct)
Which of the following elements is included in the lanthanide series along with lanthanum?
Which of the following elements is included in the lanthanide series along with lanthanum?
What property of lanthanum contributes to its applications in modern technology?
What property of lanthanum contributes to its applications in modern technology?
Which type of element is characterized by the ability to conduct electricity?
Which type of element is characterized by the ability to conduct electricity?
What property differentiates transition elements from other types of elements?
What property differentiates transition elements from other types of elements?
Which of the following elements is a transition metal?
Which of the following elements is a transition metal?
Which statement correctly describes diamagnetic materials?
Which statement correctly describes diamagnetic materials?
What is a common characteristic of transition metals?
What is a common characteristic of transition metals?
Which element is known to have magnetic properties?
Which element is known to have magnetic properties?
How do transition metals typically react with oxygen?
How do transition metals typically react with oxygen?
Which of the following correctly describes the atomic radius trend in transition metals?
Which of the following correctly describes the atomic radius trend in transition metals?
Which property is generally associated with metals?
Which property is generally associated with metals?
What characteristic do coinage metals like Copper, Gold, and Silver exhibit?
What characteristic do coinage metals like Copper, Gold, and Silver exhibit?
What is generally true about electron affinity when moving across a period in the periodic table?
What is generally true about electron affinity when moving across a period in the periodic table?
Which ionization trend is observed for elements in groups with high electronegativity?
Which ionization trend is observed for elements in groups with high electronegativity?
What is the typical oxidation state of transition metals like Copper and Iron in compounds?
What is the typical oxidation state of transition metals like Copper and Iron in compounds?
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of nonmetals?
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of nonmetals?
What trend generally occurs in the electronegativity of elements as you move down a group in the periodic table?
What trend generally occurs in the electronegativity of elements as you move down a group in the periodic table?
What is the primary reason that metals have low ionization energies compared to nonmetals?
What is the primary reason that metals have low ionization energies compared to nonmetals?
Which elements are classified as d block elements?
Which elements are classified as d block elements?
What distinguishes transition elements from other d block elements?
What distinguishes transition elements from other d block elements?
Why are Zinc, Cadmium, and Mercury not considered transition elements?
Why are Zinc, Cadmium, and Mercury not considered transition elements?
Which group numbers correspond to the d block elements in the periodic table?
Which group numbers correspond to the d block elements in the periodic table?
Which term is used to describe the general electron configuration of d block elements?
Which term is used to describe the general electron configuration of d block elements?
Which of the following elements are classified as lanthanides?
Which of the following elements are classified as lanthanides?
What characteristic do lanthanides exhibit in their elemental form?
What characteristic do lanthanides exhibit in their elemental form?
Which property is associated with actinides compared to lanthanides?
Which property is associated with actinides compared to lanthanides?
In which state of oxidation do the majority of lanthanides commonly exist?
In which state of oxidation do the majority of lanthanides commonly exist?
Which of the following statements best describes the electron configuration of lanthanides?
Which of the following statements best describes the electron configuration of lanthanides?
Which of these compounds is likely to exhibit strong magnetic properties?
Which of these compounds is likely to exhibit strong magnetic properties?
Which element is a primary member of the actinide series?
Which element is a primary member of the actinide series?
What is the primary use of certain lanthanides in technology?
What is the primary use of certain lanthanides in technology?
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Study Notes
Transition Elements
- Transition metals are hard, ductile, and malleable. They have high melting points.
- Most transition metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
- Transition metals can form stable ions and have variable oxidation states.
- Transition metals can form colored compounds due to the presence of d electrons, which can absorb and emit light.
- Copper, silver, and gold are called coinage metals because they have been used to make coins historically.
- Transition metals have high ionization energies compared to group 1 and 2 elements.
- Transition metals have high melting and boiling points due to strong metallic bonding.
- The ionization enthalpy of transition metals increases across a period, but with irregular trends due to the filling of d orbitals.
- Scandium has the lowest ionization enthalpy in the 3d series and zinc has the highest.
- Transition metals exhibit variable valency, as the d orbitals are involved in bonding.
- Transition metals are paramagnetic due to the presence of unpaired electrons in their d orbitals.
- The atomic radii of transition metals decrease across a period.
- The atomic radii of transition metals increase down a group.
d Block Elements
- The d block elements are located in groups 3-12 of the periodic table.
- d block elements are also called transition elements.
- d block elements are placed between s and p block elements due to their electronic configuration.
- d block elements exhibit characteristic properties due to their incomplete d orbitals.
- Scandium, Zinc, and Mercury are not considered transition elements because they do not have unpaired electrons in their ground or excited states.
- The general electronic configuration of d block elements is (n-1)d1-10 ns1-2.
- The 3d series elements are called first transition series elements.
Lanthanides and Actinides
- The lanthanides and actinides are also known as the f block elements located at the bottom of the periodic table.
- Lanthanides and actinides have similar chemical properties, but actinides are generally more radioactive.
- Most lanthanides and actinides have a +3 oxidation state.
- Lanthanides are paramagnetic and exhibit color in their compounds.
- Most lanthanides are silvery-white metals and are reactive.
- Actinides are all radioactive and have a high density.
- Actinides are generally found in trace amounts in nature.
- The lanthanides are called inner transition elements because their f orbitals get filled.
- Actinides and lanthanides have similar electronic configurations.
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