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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?

Inter-atomic strength of molecules (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes transition metals?

They have unpaired d electrons in their ground state or common oxidation state. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why were transition elements initially named 'transition' elements?

Because their properties were found to be transitional between s & p block elements. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Elements with unpaired d electrons in their common oxidation state. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they have fully filled d orbitals in their ground state and common oxidation state. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because it has an unpaired electron in its common oxidation state. (D) Signup and view all the answers