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definition of transition element

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element with a partially filled d-sublevel or can form a stable cation with an incomplete d-sublevel

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what are some properties of transition metals

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  • high melting points
  • can form alloys
  • magnetic properties
  • variable oxidation states
  • form complex ions
  • form colour complex
  • show catalytic functions
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why are changes in properties across d-bloc more subtle than p-block

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from one element to next, the extra electron goes into the same inner d-sublevel
- d electrons have low effective nuclear charge

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charge/radius ratio of transition metals

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large charge/radius ratio

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what happens to melting point from Sc-V

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melting point increases due to increase in unpaired e <- unpaired e increases electrostatic attraction and metallic bond strength

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what happens to melting point from Fe-Cu

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melting point decreases cus decrease in unpaired e<-decreasing electrostatic attraction and metallic bond strengt

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high/low melting point of transition metals. why?

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high
- strong metallic bonds

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high/low malleability and ductility of transition metals. why?

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high
- metallic bonds (e are not attracted to only one proton <- sea of delocalized e)

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high/low density of transition metals. why?

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high
- small atomic radius

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high/low tensile strength of transition metals. why?

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high
- can hold large loads without breaking

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high/low electrical conductivity of transition metals. why?

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high
- large # of delocalized electrons

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how is magnetic field generated in transition metal

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  • spin motion of an electron about its own axis
  • when electron paired, magnetic properties cancel out
  • some transition metals have electrons remaining unpaired-> magnetic props
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diamagnetic meaning

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materials containing paired electrons showing weak opposition to applied magnetic field
- mostly paired e

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paramagnetic meaning

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substances with unpaired electrons-> magnetism is proportional to applied field and in same direction
- at least 1 unpaired e

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what type of magnetism do transition metals typically show

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paramagnetism - due to unpaired e

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what is ferromagnetism

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occurs when long range ordering of unpaired e creates magnetism that can be greater than applied field

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how does ferromagnetism work

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  • unpaired e line up with parallel spins in regions called domains
  • domains uniformly distributed and become ‘ordered’ when exposed to external magnetic field
  • alignment remains after field is removed
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which elements experience ferromagnetism

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Fe, Co, Ni

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oxidation state definition

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hypothetical charge that an atom in a compound would have if e pairs in bond belonged solely to the more electronegative atom

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what is oxidation state used for

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  • keep track of e being transferred
  • represents charge on an atom in a compound if it were composed of ions
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what is the oxidization number

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positive or negative number corresponding to oxidation state assigned

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oxidation state rule 1: pure elements

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  • pure element = oxidation state 0
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oxidation state rule 2: net charge

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  • sum of oxidation states of all atoms forming molecule/ion adds up to net charge
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oxidation state rule 3: group1,2 metals

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  • in compounds, g1 have oxidation state of +1, g2 have oxidation state of +2
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oxidation state rule 4: fluorine
- fluorine always has oxidation state -1
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oxidation state rule 5: oxygen atoms
- normally: oxidation state -2 - oxygen bonded to fluorine: +2 - peroxides(exH2O2): -1
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oxidation state rule 6: hydrogen atoms
- normally: oxidation state +1 - except when combined with group 1, 2 elements
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oxyanions meaning
- polyatomic anions that include oxygen atoms
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naming oxyanions
- name compound like usual then include oxidation state of non-oxygen atom as roman numeral at end of the name
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what are variable oxidation states
- the ability to form a variety of stable ions in different oxidation states
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trend of oxidation states in transition metals
- Sc-Mn most stable oxidation state is the highest possible one - Fe-Cu most stable oxidation state is 2+
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what oxidation state can all transition metals have, why?
+2, because 4s electrons are removed first
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what is werner's theory
- that certain metal atoms (mainly transition) have 2 types of valence - valence 1: oxidation number for the metal - valence 2: coordination number<- the number of atoms directly bonded to metal
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how are complex ions formed
- ions of d-block elements attract species that are rich in electrons(ligands) because of small size and high charge density - forms coordinate covalent bonds
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ligand definition
a neutral molecule or anion which contains a nonbonding pair of elections and is able of donating electron pairs to central ion
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what is a monodentate ligand
when ligand has only one donor atom/electron - may be neutral molecule or negatively charge ion
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what is a polydentate ligand
when a ligand has two or more donor atoms - ex. bidentate ligands for 2 binds to central atom <- takes up 2 bonding spaces
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coordination number definition
number of ligands that can bond with the central mtal ion
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importance of coordination numbers
- explains the fact that complex ions possess distinctive geometrical shapes called the coordination sphere
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what are the most common shapes for complex ions
linear, square planar, tetrahedral, octahedral
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how to find coordination number
add up subscripts inside square brackets except for central metal atom
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what does square brackets mean in complex ion formulas
the coordinate sphere
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what is the metal outside of the square brackets called
counter ion
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what is a chelate
an organic compound formed when a polydentate ligand bonds to a central metal atom
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chelation meaning
the formation of 2 or more separate coordinate bonds b/w ligand and central atom
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what other names are given to ligands
chelating agents, chelators, chelants, sequestering agents
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what are the uses of chelates/chelation
- chelation therapy - formulates nutritional supplements - food additive - water softening - anticoagulant in blood collection tubes
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how does chelation therapy work
used to treat metal poisoning particularly lead by binding to it so it causes less harm and allowing it to be excreted
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how does chelation in nutritional supplements work
- chelation protects metal supplements from forming complexes with insoluble salts in stomach <- provides higher capacity for absorption
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crystal field theory
describe the breaking of orbital degeneracy (of d orbitals) in transition metal complexes due to presence of ligands
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when does repulsion occur in complex ions
when a ligand lone pair approaches an occupied metal d orbital - direct collision b/w e of metal and ligand <- both neg
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how does the splitting of the d orbital create colour
- energy difference b/w levels corresponds to specific frequency and wavelength in visible spectrum - energy difference corresponds to energy absorbed - amount of energy absorbed determines visible colour
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when a wavelength is absorbed, what colour do we see
- wavelength absorbed corresponds to absorbed colour - the complimentary colour (across from absorbed colour) is the visible one
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what do coloured complexes depend on
- size and type of ligand - nuclear charge and identity of central metal ion - oxidation state - shape(geometry) of complex ion
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how does size/type of ligand affect coloured complexes
- greater ligand charge density, greater interaction w metal ion->greater splitting->the higher the energy absorbed
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how does nuclear charge and identity of the central metal ion affect colour complexes
- higher nuclear charge=stronger interactions with ligand->greater energy separation b/w orbitals
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how does oxidation state affect colour complexes
- same metal at higher oxidation state will create stronger interaction with ligands - stronger the interaction, greater the energy difference
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how does shape(geometry) affect colour complexes
- splitting of energy in d orbitals depend on relative orientation of ligand and d orbitals - coordination number, which affects shape, affects colour of complex ions
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why are there colourless complexes
- if the d sublevel is completely empty or completely full, no transitions within the d sublevel can take place<-no colour
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catalyst definition
catalysts increase the rate of a chemical reaction by providing an alternative reaction pathway requiring less energy
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heterogeneous vs homogeneous catalysts
catalyst of different state than reactants vs. catalyst of same state as reactants
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how are catalysts used in haber process
- catalyst: Fe - used in production of ammonia for fertilizers, drugs
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how are catalysts used in contact process
- catalyst: V2O5 - used in production of sulfur trioxide to manufacture sulfuric acid
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how is Ni used as a catalyst
- used in conversions of alkenes to alkanes - commonly used for conversion of vegetable oils to margarine
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how are Pd and Pt used as catalysts
helps remove harmful pollutants like NOx to allow for more efficient complete combustion
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how is MnO2 used as a catalyst
- used in decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and organic compounds via oxidation
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how Fe2+ used as a catalyst in blood (heme complex)
- heme complex has coord # of 6 - 4 sites bound to N of porphyrin ring - 1 site bound to N from protein chain - 6th position can be filled with O2 molecule - each hemoglobin can carry 4 O2 molecules - water can occupy O2's space when it's released
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heme complex in myoglobin and hemoglobin
- myoglobin contains 1 heme complex (carry 1 O2 molecule) while hemoglobin contains 4 myoglobin - 4 heme complex (carry 4 O2 molecule)

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