Chapter 24 Flashcards
1
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What is Chromium’s electron configuration?
A
1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p6,4s1,3d5
2
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What is coppers electron configuration?
A
1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p6,4s1,3d10
3
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Definition of transition element, which two are not?
A
A D block element that forms at least one ion with a partially filled D orbital. Scandium and Zinc are not transition elements.
4
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Why is scandium not a transition element?
A
It’s ion (3+) does not have a partially filled D orbital
5
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What are three properties of transition metals?
A
- Form compounds in which transition element has different oxidation states
- They form coloured compounds
- Their elements and compounds act as catalysts
