Module 5: Chaper 24 - Transition Metals/ Elements. Flashcards
What is the DEFINITION of a Transition Metal?
A d-block element which forms at least 1 ion with an incomplete d-orbital/ sub-shell.
Which 2 elements in the first row of the d-block have unusual electron configurations?
- Chromium (4s1 3d5).
- Copper (4s1 3d10).
Which 2 elements in the first row of the d-block are NOT transition elements?
Scandium (Sc) and Zinc (Zn) because they are not able to form at least 1 ion with an incomplete d-orbital/ sub-shell.
Why is the d-block called the “d-block”?
Because the highest energy electrons are in the d orbitals/sub-shell.
Give 3 chemical properties of transition elements and their compounds.
- They can form multiple oxidation states.
- They can form coloured compounds.
- They can act as catalysts.
Give 3 physical properties of transition elements.
- High Melting and Boiling Points.
- They are malleable (can be shaped).
- They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
What is the DEFINITION of a ligand.
A ligand is a species (molecule or ion) that can donate a pair of electrons to a central metal ion to form a coordinate/dative covalent bond.
What is the DEFINITION of a coordination number.
The amount of coordinate bonds which a metal ion forms in a complex ion.
What is the DEFINITION of a dative/ coodinate bond.
A covalent bond which has been formed where one of the bonded atoms has donated both electrons in its shared pair to a central metal ion in a complex ion.
What is the DEFINITION of a ligand substitution reaction.
A reaction where one ligand in a complex ion is substituted by another ligand.
What is the DEFINITION of a complex ion?
A transition metal ion bonded to one or more ligands by coordinate (dative covalent) bonds.
Give some examples of a neutral ligand.
- Ammonia :NH3
- Water H20:
Give some examples of a charged ligand.
- Hydroxide :OH-
- Cyanide :CN-
- Chloride :Cl-
Explain what a MONODENTATE ligand is and give an example.
- A ligand which forms 1 coordinate (dative covalent) bond to a central metal ion in a complex ion.
- NH3, H2O, OH-, CN-, Cl-.
Explain what a BIDENTATE ligand is and give an example.
- A ligand which forms 2 coordinate (dative covalent) bonds to a central metal ion in a complex ion.
- (en) NH2CH2CH2NH2.
Explain what a HEXADENTATE ligand is and give an example.
- A ligand which forms 6 coordinate (dative covalent) bonds to a central metal ion in a complex ion.
- (edta4-).