Practice Position In The Periodic Table (1.1) - Chapter 8: The d- and f-Block Elements

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Question 1.
What groups do d-block elements belong to in the periodic table?
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Look for the central area of the periodic table.
Question 2.
Name one example of a 4d series element.
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It's one of the earlier elements in the fourth row of the d-block.
3Question 3.
What are d-block elements known for?
- High reactivity
- Variable oxidation states
- Singular oxidation states
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Consider their electronic structure.
4Question 4.
True or False: d-block elements only form colorless compounds.
- True
- False
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Think about what happens when light is absorbed.
Question 5.
Explain how the ability to exist in multiple oxidation states impacts the reactivity of d-block elements in industrial applications.
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Think about processes like the Haber process or catalytic converters.
Question 6.
Predict how the atomic size of transition metals changes across the d-block period and explain why.
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Consider the effect of electron filling in d orbitals versus s orbitals.

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