Maharashtra Board Solutions for Chapter: Transition and Inner Transition Elements, Exercise 12: Exercises

Iron exhibits $+2$ and $+3$ oxidation states. Write their electronic configuration. Which will be more stable? Why?

Give the similarities and differences in elements of $3\mathrm{d}, 4\mathrm{d}$ and $5\mathrm{d}$ series.

Explain the trends in ionisation enthalpies of $\mathrm{d}$-block elements.

What is meany by diamagnetic and paramagnetic metal? Give one example of diamagnetic and paramagnetic transition metal and lanthanoid metal.

Why the ground state electronic configurations of gadolinium and lawrencium are different from expected?

Write the steps involved in metallurgical process.

Cerium and terbium behave as good oxidising agents in $+4$ oxidation state. Explain.

Europium and ytterbium behave as good reducing agents in $+2$ oxidation state, explain.