Practice Trends In Properties Of D-block Elements (2) - Chapter 8: The d- and f-Block Elements

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Question 1.
What happens to atomic size across a period in d-block elements?
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Think about what happens to the attraction between protons and electrons.
Question 2.
Define ionization enthalpy.
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Consider the relationship to positive ions.
3Question 3.
What happens to the atomic radius as you move from left to right across the d-block?
- Increases
- Decreases
- Stays the same
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Consider the effective nuclear charge on the electrons.
4Question 4.
True or False: All d-block elements exhibit the same maximum oxidation state.
- True
- False
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Think about the specific oxidation states of individual elements.
Question 5.
Explain the significance of variable oxidation states in transition metals and how they impact catalysis.
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Think about how flexibility in electron counting can facilitate different reactions.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the formation of complexes between a 3d and a 5d transition metal and the implications this has for their properties.
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Consider how the position on the periodic table influences bonding.

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