1.1 - Position in the Periodic Table
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What groups do d-block elements belong to in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Look for the central area of the periodic table.
Name one example of a 4d series element.
💡 Hint: It's one of the earlier elements in the fourth row of the d-block.
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What are d-block elements known for?
💡 Hint: Consider their electronic structure.
True or False: d-block elements only form colorless compounds.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when light is absorbed.
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Explain how the ability to exist in multiple oxidation states impacts the reactivity of d-block elements in industrial applications.
💡 Hint: Think about processes like the Haber process or catalytic converters.
Predict how the atomic size of transition metals changes across the d-block period and explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of electron filling in d orbitals versus s orbitals.
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