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Each transition series contains only 10 elements because

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There are five d-orbitals in an energy level and each orbital can have two electrons. As we move from one element to the next, an electron is added and for complete filling of the five d orbitals , 10 electrons are required.
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  10. Name the element in the 3d series that (i) shows maximum oxidation s...

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  11. What is the common oxidation state of Cu, Ag and Au ?

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  12. which metal in the first series of transition metals exhibits +1 oxid...

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  13. Which of the following is an example of disproportionation reaction?

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  14. Write all posible oxidation state of an element having atomic number 2...

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  16. Why Zn^(2+) salts are white while Ni^(2+) salts are blue

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  17. Out of [Sc(H(2)O)(6)]^(3+) and [Ti(H(2)O)(6)]^(3+)ions which is colo...

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  18. (a) Which metal in the first transition series (3d series) exhibits+ 1...

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  19. Copper (I) compounds are white and diamagnetic while copper(II) compou...

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