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Zinc has completely filled d orbital in its oxidation state, copper also has completely filled electrons in its oxidation state but why only zinc is considered as non transition metal.

Important Questions on The d- and f-Block Elements

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Why is zinc not regarded as a transition element? (atomic number Zn=30).
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The electronic configuration of a transition element Xin +3 state is [Ar]3d6. Its atomic number is ______
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Account for the following: Zn, Cd, Hg are considered as d-block elements but not as transition elements.
 
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Silver atom has completely filled d orbital 4d10 in its ground state. Yet, it is considered as a transition element. Why?
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Number of electrons that Vanadium (Z=23) has in p-orbitals is equal to:
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In which of the following pairs, the outermost electronic configuration will be the same?
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Write general electronic configuration of transition elements and explain their magnetic property.
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Which of the following ions will give colourless aqueous solution?
 
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Explain the following: There is an increase in density of elements from titanium (Z=22) to copper (Z=29) in the 3d-series of transition elements.
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Define transition elements. Zinc, Cadmium and Mercury belong to d-block of the periodic table. But they are not considered as transition elements. Why?
 
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Identify the element for which electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state is [Ar]3 d5:
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Silver atom has completely filled d orbitals (4d10) in its ground state. How can you say that it is a transition element?