The oxidation states of transition metals are shown in the table. Why is it possible for a transition metal to exist in many oxidation states?

Q: Which of the following secondary valence for complexes matches the expected structure of the…

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Q: In terms of the theory of color absorption, explain two ways that a solution can be blue.

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Q: For the following transition metal complexes, calculate the oxidation state of the metal, the…

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Q: Which one of the following elements is an example of a transition metal in period 4? а. Carbon O b.…

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Q: Give TWO (2) reasons and ONE (1) example the transition metals act as good catalysts.

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Q: (a) Explain the major difference between the number of oxidation states of most transition elements…

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Q: 9) Two ligands A and B, both form complexes with a particular metal ion. When the metal ion…

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Q: Write electron configurations for each transition metal.(a) Zn (b) Cu (c) Zr (d) Fe

A: The above elements are the first row of transition metal. Its outer most orbitals are 4s and 3d. So,…

Q: Explain why atomic radii of elements in the third row of the transition metals are no larger than…

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Q: Transition elements or their compounds have the following characteristics. 1. Some are paramagnetic…

A: Transition elements are those having partially filled d orbitals.

Q: How many electrons are in the valence d orbitals in these transition-metal ions? (a) Os3+

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Q: Why do transition elements show variable oxidation states?

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Q: A post transition metal in group 16   on the periodic table

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Q: Assign a reason for each of the following observations:(i) The transition metals (with the exception…

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Q: Name the following transition metal compounds, or give chemical formula based on the name of the…

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Q: Explain why the transition metals in periods 5 and 6 have nearly identical radii in each group.

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Q: Explain TWO (2) reasons the transition metals have a unique tendency to form complexes with neutral…

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Q: Which element has the higher first ionization energy, Cu or Au?

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Q: The formation of color in complexes of transition elements is due to

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Q: 7. Solutions of transition metal ions are coloured because A The ions have variable oxidation states…

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Q: In aqueous solution, Co(H₂O) 6²+ is pink, CoCl4²- is blue, and CI- and H₂O are colorless. The…

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Q: (a) Complete and balance the following chemical equations: (i) Cr2072- + I- + H+ ——–> (ii) Mn04–…

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Q: does transition elements are able to show variable oxidation states. if yes, why ?

A: The d block elements or elements which have is (n-1) d1–10 ns 1–2 electronic configuration is known…

Q: How many electrons are in the valence d orbitals in these transition-metal ions? (a) Cu+

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Q: 4) Write the full electron configuration for the transition metal, cobalt, Ni.

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Q: 18. K3[Fe(CN)6], The oxidation state Off. the metal atom is _ and the coordination number of the…

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Q: Explain why transition metals exhibit multiple oxidation states insted of a single oxidation state?

A: Unlike main-group metals that tend to exhibit only one oxidation state, the transition metals often…

Q: <p>Two ligands, A and B, both form complexes with a particular metal ion. When the metal ion…

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Q: In inorganic chemistry, explain about bulky ligand. What is bulky ligand ?

A: In co-ordinate complex ligands donate electron density to metal atoms .

Q: <p>Explain why transition metals exhibit multiple oxidation states instead of a single…

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Q: Explain the physical properties, electron configurations, oxidation states, and magnetic properties…

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Q: <p>When a transition metal atom forms an ion, which electrons are lost first?

A: Transition metal atom forms ions lost by its valence electrons.

Q: When the Nickel (II) ion reacts with ammonia, most students notice a colour change occurring. Can…

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Q: Which of the following is not one of the properties of transition metals? A. They can have more…

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Q: Which transition metal atom is present in biologically important molecule, Siderophores.

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Q: Which of the following represents the two most common oxidation states of the transition metals?

A: Transition elements have partially filled d-orbitals

Q: How many electrons are in the valence d orbitals in these transition-metal ions? (a) Co3+

A: (a) The electron configuration of cobalt is [Ar]3d74s2.

Q: prove that transition metals have 14 valence orbitals

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