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What is a key characteristic that differentiates transition elements from non-transition elements?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is an example of an inner transition metal?
Why are precious metals like silver, gold, and platinum considered part of the transition metals series?
Why are precious metals like silver, gold, and platinum considered part of the transition metals series?
What distinguishes transition elements from non-transition elements based on their electronic configuration?
What distinguishes transition elements from non-transition elements based on their electronic configuration?
Which of the following is a key focus in studying the transition elements?
Which of the following is a key focus in studying the transition elements?
What is the general electronic configuration of outer orbitals for transition elements in the d-block?
What is the general electronic configuration of outer orbitals for transition elements in the d-block?
Which series of transition metals occupies the middle section of the periodic table?
Which series of transition metals occupies the middle section of the periodic table?
Which type of elements are proving to be excellent sources of nuclear energy in modern times?
Which type of elements are proving to be excellent sources of nuclear energy in modern times?
Which series of elements in the periodic table have 4 f and 5 f orbitals that are progressively filled?
Which series of elements in the periodic table have 4 f and 5 f orbitals that are progressively filled?
Why are zinc, cadmium, and mercury not regarded as transition metals?
Why are zinc, cadmium, and mercury not regarded as transition metals?
What is the key difference between transition metals and inner transition metals?
What is the key difference between transition metals and inner transition metals?
Why were transition metals originally named 'transition metals'?
Why were transition metals originally named 'transition metals'?
Which group of elements is known as lanthanoids and actinoids?
Which group of elements is known as lanthanoids and actinoids?
