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Explain thermodynamic stability of transition metal compounds on the basis of ionization enthalpy.

Important Questions on Transition and Inner Transition Elements

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What is Nessler’s reagent?
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Discuss the changes in following properties of the first transition series: Metallic character
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Cu(I) has d10configuration, while CuII had d9 configuration. Still, Cu(II) is more stable in an aqueous solution than Cu(I). Why?
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The third ionization enthalpy is minimum for:
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Find the metallic and ferromagnetic substance.
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Identify the correct statement(s) from the following:
i) There are four d-block series.
ii) Total d-block elements are 40.
iii) Third d-block series starts with Lanthanum and ends with mercury.
iv) All the d-block members are metals and found in nature.
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What are ‘d’ and ‘f’ block elements?
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The basic character of the transition metal monoxide follows the order
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On the basis of Lanthanoid contraction, explain the following :
(i) Which element of the first transition series has the highest second ionisation enthalpy?
(ii) Which element of the first transition series has the highest third ionisation enthalpy?
(iii) Which element of the first transition series has the lowest enthalpy of atomization?
(b) Identify the metal and justify your answer.
(i) Carbonyl M(CO)5 (ii) MO3F
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Among the following, which one has the highest third ionization enthalpy?
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Answer the following questions :
Which element of the first transition series has highest third ionisation enthalpy?
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The reactivity of transition elements decreases almost regularly from Sc to Cu. Explain.
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Give two examples of group VIII elements.
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Answer the following questions :
Which element of the first transition series has highest second ionisation enthalpy?
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The transition elements are more metallic than the representative elements because they have
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Chromium is a typical hard metal, while mercury is a liquid. Explain.
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Among the following transition elements, pick out the element(s) with the highest second ionisation energy

(i) V (Z=23)(ii) Cr (Z=24)(iii) Mn (Z=25)(iv) Cu (Z=29)
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Which of the following elements has the maximum first ionization potential ?
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The incorrect order is
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On which of the following factors, stability of oxidation state of a cation in aqueous medium depends?