Practice THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS (d-BLOCK) - Position in the Periodic Table - 4.1 | 4. The d– and f-Block Elements | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 1
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4.1 - THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS (d-BLOCK) - Position in the Periodic Table

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Question 1

Easy

What are transition metals?

💡 Hint: Think of their location in the periodic table.

Question 2

Easy

Name one characteristic of transition metals.

💡 Hint: Consider their electron configurations.

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Question 1

What is the typical electronic configuration for the transition elements?

  • (n-1)d¹⁻⁵ ns¹²
  • (n-1)d¹⁰ ns²
  • ns² nf¹⁴
  • (n-1)d⁰

💡 Hint: Focus on the d orbitals in relation to the periodic table.

Question 2

Are all d-block metals considered transition metals?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definitions and criteria for transition metals.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Predict the oxidation states and color you would expect in a solution of Fe3+ and Cu2+. Justify your predictions based on electron configurations.

💡 Hint: Utilize the knowledge of electron configurations to assist in predictions.

Question 2

Design a simple experiment to observe the catalytic properties of a transition metal, including the expected results.

💡 Hint: Consider the reaction pathways and how catalysts work.

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