Transition Metals Quiz
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Which property heavily influences the Enthalpy of Atomisation?

  • Screening Effect
  • Standard Electrode Potential
  • Lanthanoid Contraction
  • Metallic Bonding (correct)

    • What does a negative Standard Electrode Potential (E°) value signify?

  • Feasibility of the reversible process (correct)
  • Higher Ionisation Enthalpy required
  • Low Hydration Enthalpy required
  • Decrease in atomic size

    • How do d-orbitals influence atomic size in transition metals?

  • Enhance atomic shielding effect
  • Neutralize nuclear attraction
  • Increase the atomic size
  • Cause a decrease in atomic size (correct)

    • What does Enthalpy of Atomisation signify?

    <p>Inter-atomic strength of molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes transition metals?

    <p>They have unpaired d electrons in their ground state or common oxidation state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were transition elements initially named 'transition' elements?

    <p>Because their properties were found to be transitional between s &amp; p block elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the IUPAC definition, which elements can be classified as transition elements?

    <p>Elements with unpaired d electrons in their common oxidation state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), and Mercury (Hg) not considered transition elements?

    <p>Because they have fully filled d orbitals in their ground state and common oxidation state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can Copper (Cu) be classified as a transition element?

    <p>Because it has an unpaired electron in its common oxidation state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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