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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is electron configuration?
๐ก Hint: Think about how many electrons fit in different orbitals.
Question 2
Easy
What is the general configuration for first-row transition metals?
๐ก Hint: Consider the noble gas that precedes these metals in the periodic table.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the general electron configuration of first-row transition metals?
- [Ar] 3dยฒ 4sยฒ
- [Ar] 3dยน 4sยน
- [Ar] 3dหฃ 4sยฒ
๐ก Hint: Remember, transition metals are defined by their d shell configuration.
Question 2
True or False: Electrons in the 4s sublevel are always lost before those in the 3d sublevel.
- True
- False
๐ก Hint: Think about the order of filling and energy levels.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given the electron configurations of various transition metals, categorize them based on predicted oxidation states and explain how these states relate to their electron configurations.
๐ก Hint: Look for the stability in half-filled or fully filled conditions.
Question 2
Calculate the energy levels of electrons as they fill in transition metals and explain how this affects their reactions with ligands in coordination complexes.
๐ก Hint: Consider how ligand type affects the energy of d orbitals.
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