Practice Electronic Configuration (1.2) - Chapter 8: The d- and f-Block Elements
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Practice - Electronic Configuration

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Question 1 Easy

What is the general electronic configuration formula for d-block elements?

💡 Hint: Think about the orbitals involved.

Question 2 Easy

Name one property of d-block elements.

💡 Hint: Consider their electronic configuration.

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Question 1

What is the electronic configuration pattern for d-block elements?

(n-1)d1-10ns0-2
(n+1)p1-6
(n−2)s1-2
(n+2)f1-14

💡 Hint: Focus on the order of electron filling in orbitals.

Question 2

True or False: All transition metals exhibit only one oxidation state.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of transition metals.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the electronic configuration of copper is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹, discuss how this configuration influences its oxidation states and chemical reactivity.

💡 Hint: Consider how the outermost electrons relate to oxidation states.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the magnetic properties of iron and manganese, highlighting the relationship between their electronic configurations and paramagnetism.

💡 Hint: Look into how unpaired electrons affect magnetism.

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