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Transition Metals and Inner Transition Metals

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What is a key characteristic that differentiates transition elements from non-transition elements?

Presence of partly filled d or f orbitals in their atoms (correct)

Greater reactivity with halogens

Lower electron affinity

Higher atomic mass

Which series of transition metals occupies the large middle section of the periodic table?

3d, 4d, 5d, 6d (correct)

5s, 6s, 7s

1s, 2s, 2p, 3s

4f, 5f, 6f

What is the general electronic configuration of the outer orbitals for transition elements in the d-block?

(n-1)d 1–10 ns 1–2 (correct)

(n-1)s 1–10 np 1–6

(n-1)d 6–10 ns 2–8

(n-1)p 1–6 ns 1–4

Which of the following is an example of an inner transition metal?

Thorium (Th) Signup and view all the answers

Why are precious metals like silver, gold, and platinum considered part of the transition metals series?

Due to their electronic configurations Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes transition elements from non-transition elements based on their electronic configuration?

Partially filled d or f orbitals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key focus in studying the transition elements?

Comparative account of lanthanoids and actinoids Signup and view all the answers

What is the general electronic configuration of outer orbitals for transition elements in the d-block?

(n-1)d 1– 10 ns 1–2 Signup and view all the answers

Which series of transition metals occupies the middle section of the periodic table?

d-block Signup and view all the answers

Which type of elements are proving to be excellent sources of nuclear energy in modern times?

Inner transition elements Signup and view all the answers

Which series of elements in the periodic table have 4 f and 5 f orbitals that are progressively filled?

f-block series Signup and view all the answers

Why are zinc, cadmium, and mercury not regarded as transition metals?

They have a full d 10 configuration in their ground state and common oxidation states. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between transition metals and inner transition metals?

Transition metals have incomplete d subshell, while inner transition metals do not. Signup and view all the answers

Why were transition metals originally named 'transition metals'?

Due to their position between s and p-block elements in the periodic table. Signup and view all the answers

Which group of elements is known as lanthanoids and actinoids?

4f and 5f series Signup and view all the answers