transition metals

Question 1

d block element

Answer 1

one which forms at least 1 ion with a partially filled d-orbital

Question 2

all transition metals form compound where oxidation state is…

Answer 2

2+

Question 3

(often) higher the oxidation state the higher the

Answer 3

oxidising strength

Question 4

trend in oxidation states across the series

Answer 4

increase towards manganese then decrease

Question 5

properties of transition metals

Answer 5

1 - form coloured compounds in which transition metal has different oxidisation states
2 - form coloured compounds
3 - elements and compounds can act as catalysts

Question 6

ligands

Answer 6

molecule or ion which donates electron pair to central metal ion forming coordinate bond or dative covalent bond

Question 7

coordination number

Answer 7

number of coordinate bonds attached to a central metal ion

Question 8

monodentate ligand

Answer 8

one which donates 1 pair of electrons

Question 9

bidentate ligand

Answer 9

one which donates 2 pairs of electrons

Question 10

where does cis trans isomerism occur?

Answer 10

some square planar and octahedral molecules

Question 11

where does optical isomerism occur?

Answer 11

octahedral complex ions containing 2+ bidentate ligands