Practice General Characteristics - 1.3 | Chapter 8: The d- and f-Block Elements | ICSE Class 12 Chemistry
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Question 1

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Define variable oxidation states in transition metals.

💡 Hint: Think about how many electrons can participate in bonding.

Question 2

Easy

What is paramagnetism?

💡 Hint: Consider how unpaired electrons relate to magnetism.

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Question 1

Which property allows transition metals to exhibit different oxidation states?

  • A) Only d electrons
  • B) Only s electrons
  • C) Both d and s electrons

💡 Hint: Think about the outer electron configurations.

Question 2

True or False: Transition metals cannot be used as catalysts in industrial processes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall examples where transition metals speed up reactions.

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Question 1

A chemist mixes iron chloride and iron sulfate in solution. Predict the possible oxidation states of iron they might encounter.

💡 Hint: Think about the types of iron compounds and their oxidation states.

Question 2

If manganese (Mn) can exist in +2, +4, and +7 oxidation states, discuss its possible applications in industrial processes.

💡 Hint: Reflect on sectors like manufacturing or chemical reactions.

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