A-level Chemistry: The Transition Metals Intro.

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What Are The d-block Elements?
The elements that sit at the middle of the periodic table.
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What Is A Transition Metal?
A metal/d-block element that can from at least one stable ion with an incomplete d-subshell.
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How Many Electrons Can The D-Subshell Hold?
Up to 10 electrons.
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Why Aren’t Zinc And Scandium Transition Metals?
Because they don’t form stable ions with an incomplete d-subshell.
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Why Do Electrons Fill Up Singly First Before Pairing Up When Considering Electron Configuration?
Because electrons repel each other.
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What Is The Electron Configuration Of Titanium (Ti)?
1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d2, 4s2.

OR

\[Ar\], 3d2, 4s2.
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What Is The Electron Configuration Of Chromium (Cr)?
1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d5, 4s1.

OR

\[Ar\], 3d5, 4s1.
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What Is The Electron Configuration For Copper (Cu)?
1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s1.

OR

\[Ar\], 3d10, 4s1.
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Copper’s Short-Hand Electron Configuration Is \[Ar\] 3d10, 4s1. Why Is It Not \[Ar\] 3d9, 4s2?
Because one of the electrons from the 4s orbital moves into the 3d orbital in order to create a full, more stable, 3d sub-shell.
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Chromium’s (Short-Hand) Electron Configuration Is \[Ar\] 3d5, 4s1. Why Is It Not \[Ar\], 3d4, 4s2?
Because one of the electrons from the 4s orbital moves into the 3d orbital in order to create a half-full, more stable, 3d sub-shell.
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Scandium Forms A Stable Ion Of Sc³⁺. Why Is Scandium Not Considered A Transition Metal?
Transition metals are metals that form stable ions with incomplete 3d-subshells.

Though Sc has an incomplete d-subshell, its stable ion Sc³⁺

has an **empty** d-subshell.

Scandium is therefore not a transition metal.
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Zinc Forms A Stable Ion Of Zn²⁺. Why Is Zinc Not Considered A Transition Metal?
Transition metals are metals that form stable ions with incomplete 3d-subshells.

Both Zn and its stable ion Zn²⁺ have a **full** d-subshell.

Zinc is therefore not a transition metal.
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What Are The General Properties Of Transition Metals?

1. They have variable oxidation states
2. Form coloured ions in solution
3. Are good catalysts
4. They can form complex ions
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What Ions Does Vanadium (V) Form?
V²⁺

V³⁺

VO²⁺

VO2⁺
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What Ion(s) Does Manganate (Mn) Form?
Mn²⁺

MnO4⁻
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What Ion(s) Does Iron (Fe) Form?
Fe²⁺

Fe³⁺
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What Ion(s) Does Cobalt Form?
Co²⁺
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What Ion(s) Does Nickel (Ni) Form?
Ni²⁺
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What Ion(s) Does Copper (Cu) Form?
Cu²⁺
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What Ion(s) Does Chromium (Cr) Form?
Cr³⁺

Cr2O7²⁻
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What Colours Are Vanadium (V)’s Ions When Reacting In Aqueous Solution?
V²**⁺**: Violet

V³⁺: Green

VO²⁺: Blue

VO2⁺: Yellow
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What Colours Are Chromium (Cr)’s Ion(s) In Aqueous Solution?
Cr³⁺: Violet

Cr2O7²⁻: Orange
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What Colours Are Manganese (Mn)’s Ion(s) In Aqueous Solution?
Mn²⁺: Very pale pink/Colourless

MnO4²⁻: Green

MnO4⁻: Purple
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What Colour Are Iron (Fe)’s Ion(s) In Aqueous Solution?
Fe²⁺: Pale green

Fe³⁺: Yellow
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What Colours Are Cobalt (Co)’s Ion(s) In Aqueous Solution?
Co²⁺: Pink
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What Colour Are Nickel (Ni)’s Ion(s) In Aqueous Solution?
Ni²⁺: Green
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What Colour Are Copper (Cu)’s Ion(s) In Aqueous Solution?
Cu²⁺: (Pale) blue