transition element oxidation state colours Flashcards
1
Q
Sc +3
A
colourless
2
Q
why is scandium and zinc not considered transition elements?
A
because their ions (Sc+3 and Zn +2) don’t have any electrons in a d-orbital
3
Q
Ti +2
A
colourless
4
Q
Ti +3
A
purple
5
Q
Ti +4
A
colourless
6
Q
Ti +5
A
colourless
7
Q
V +2
A
purple
8
Q
V +3
A
green
9
Q
V +4
A
dark blue
10
Q
V +5
A
yellow
11
Q
Cr +2
A
dark blue
12
Q
Cr +3
A
green
13
Q
Cr +4
A
colourless
14
Q
Cr +5
A
colourless
15
Q
Cr +6
A
orange
