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1
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When can transition metals be found on the periodic table

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D block

2
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What similarities do the elements in the first row of d block have

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  • all have outer electrons in the 4s subshell

- all have electrons filling the “inner” 3d subshell

3
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What is the rule for 4s and 3d subshells

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4s fills before 3d

4
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Give electron of Scandium ( Sc) in terms of subshell ( all other elements in first row for similar pattern however are a few exceptions)

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[1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6] 4s2 3d1

= [ Ar ] 4s2 3d1

  • Ti = [Ar] 4s2 3d2
5
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Which elements are expeptions in the trend of electron configuration of the first row of transition metals and why

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Chronium and Copper = only contain 1 electron in the 4s subshell

Cr = [ Ar] 4s1 3d5

Cu = [Ar] = 4s1 3d10

6
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Why do the first row of transition metals have similar properties and what do they difere by

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  • all have essentially the same outer electron arrangements

- differ by the addition of one or more electron to the inner 3d subshell ( not by number of complete electron shells)

7
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What is the rule about how electrons are lost when transition metals form (+ve) ions

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4s electrons are lost 1st the 3d

8
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What is a typical characteristic of a transition metal ( in terms of ions)

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Variable oxidation state

Eg. Iron can form Fe2+ or Fe3+

9
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Definition of a transition metal

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Element that can form one or more stable ions with an incomplete d subshell

10
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Name 3 Common first row d block element ions that you may come across that aren’t actually transition metals

Explain why they are not

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Sc 3+ =[Ar] - no d subshell

Zn2+ = [Ar] 3d10 - complete d subshell

11
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Explain why copper is considered a transition metal despite Cu+ = [Ar] 3d10

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Copper has another ion which coincides with the definition of a transition metal unlike Cu+

Cu2+ = [Ar] 3d9

12
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What 4 general properties of transition elements are incomplete d subshells responsible for

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  1. ) variable oxidation states
  2. ) catalytic action
  3. ) coloured compounds
  4. ) formation of complexes
13
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Recap AS shapes of molecules and catalysis

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Go to AS Deck

  • Elements of Life : shapes of molecules
  • Developing Fuels: Catalysts
  • Ozone : Radiation & Radicals

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