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Transition element is defined as the one which has incompletely filled d-orbitals in its ground state or in any one of its oxidation states.
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  1. Define the term transition element.

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  2. Give the general electronic configurations of 'd' block elements.

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  3. Why scadium (z=21) is a transition element but zinc is not?

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  4. Write electronic configuration, calculate magnetic moment and predict ...

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  5. Write electronic configuration, calculate magnetic moment and predict ...

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  6. Write the formula to calculate spin only magnetic moment.

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  7. Name the metal of the 1^(st) row transition series that has maximum ...

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  8. Name the metal of the 1^(st) row transition series that has zero spi...

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  9. Name the metal of the 1^(st) row transition series that Exhibits max...

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  10. With reference to the first row transition metals. Name a metal whic...

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  11. With reference to first row transition series. Among Zn^(+2) and Cu^...

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  12. With reference to first row transition series. Between Ti^(+2) and V...

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  13. Calculate the spin only magnetic moment of Fe^(2+)

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  14. Which element of 3d series exhibits maximum oxidation state?

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  15. Between Cu((aq))^(2+) and Cu((aq))^(+) which is more stable?

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  16. Transition metals are very hard and have high melting and boiling poin...

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  17. d' block elements shows variable oxidation states Why.

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  18. Name a transition element which does not exhibit variable oxidation st...

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  19. Sc^(3+) ions are colourless where as V^(3+) ions are coloured. Give re...

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  20. Why Sc^(3+) salts are colourless whereas Cr^(3+) salts are coloured.

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