Trend in Properties of First Row Transition Metals

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Trend in Properties of First Row Transition Metals: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Variable Oxidation States of d-Block Elements,Atomic Sizes of d-Block Elements,Coloured Ion Formation by d-Block Elements etc.

Important Questions on Trend in Properties of First Row Transition Metals

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Consider the reaction:

Cu2++X-Cu2X2+X2

Find the product X2, that formed predominantly.

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Sc+3 is diamagnetic in nature give reason?

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The atomic number of an element is 90. Is this element diamagnetic or paramagnetic

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Assertion: Transition metals and their complexes show catalytic activity.

Reason: The activation energy of a reaction is lowered by the catalyst.

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Write chemical equation for the following reaction:
Disproportionation of Mn (VI) in acidic solution.

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Identify the following:
Transition metal of 3d series that exhibits the maximum number of oxidation states.

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 What is meant by disproportionation of oxidation state. Give one example.

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Assign a reason for the following observation:
Mn2+ compounds are more stable than Fe2+ compounds towards oxidation to their +3 state.

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Which of the following statement about transition elements is incorrect?

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Formation of interstitial compounds makes the transition metal

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Which of the following ion is colourless in aqueous solution?

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Which element does not show variable oxidation state?

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Which alloy is generally used in making bullets, shells and lighter flints? What is its composition? With which other element It is generally alloyed and why?

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Which element is generally used in the X-ray tube for production of X-rays and why?

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Which one of the followings would feel attraction when placed in magnetic field:

Co2+, Ag+, Ti4+, Zn2+

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The colour of gemstone emerald is due to presence of

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Which of the following statements about interstitial compounds is NOT CORRECT?