9 Questions
Which property heavily influences the Enthalpy of Atomisation?
Metallic Bonding
What does a negative Standard Electrode Potential (E°) value signify?
Feasibility of the reversible process
How do d-orbitals influence atomic size in transition metals?
Cause a decrease in atomic size
What does Enthalpy of Atomisation signify?
Inter-atomic strength of molecules
Which statement best describes transition metals?
They have unpaired d electrons in their ground state or common oxidation state.
Why were transition elements initially named 'transition' elements?
Because their properties were found to be transitional between s & p block elements.
According to the IUPAC definition, which elements can be classified as transition elements?
Elements with unpaired d electrons in their common oxidation state.
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.
Why can Copper (Cu) be classified as a transition element?
Because it has an unpaired electron in its common oxidation state.
Test your knowledge on transition metals, a group of important and commercial metals like iron, gold, silver, and copper. Learn about the properties and characteristics that define transition elements in the periodic table.
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