What do degenerate atomic orbitals mean?

Important Questions on Transition Elements

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>Question>Q 7

Explain why an octahedral complex of a transition element is coloured.

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>Question>Q 7

Draw the non-degenerate 3d orbitals in a ${\mathrm{Ni}}^{+}$ ion on a diagram. The electrons should be shown in the configuration that gives the lowest possible energy.

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>Question>Q 7

A solution of ${\mathrm{Sc}}^{3+}$ ions is colourless. Suggest a reason for this.

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>Question>Q 7

A solution of ${\mathrm{Zn}}^{2+}$ ions is colourless. Suggest a reason for this.

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 1

Define the term transition element.

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 1

Define the term ligand.

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 1

Define the term complex ion.

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AS and A Level

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 24 - Transition Elements>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 2

Use the subshell notation $\left(1{\mathrm{s}}^2 2{\mathrm{s}}^2 2{\mathrm{p}}^6, \mathrm{etc}\right)$ to give the electronic configuration of an $\mathrm{Fe}$ atom.