d and f BLOCK ELEMENTS MCQ Quiz: GKFix - Bridge of Knowledge

Question 1946

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Why do transition elements often form complex ions with various ligands?

They have very high ionization energies
They repel ligands strongly
Partially filled d-orbitals can accept electron pairs from ligands, forming coordinate covalent bonds.
They only form ionic bonds

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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes transition elements from other elements in the periodic table?

Having the highest electronegativity
Being the most abundant elements
Possessing partially filled d-orbitals in the ground state or common oxidation states.
Having only one oxidation state

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Which element listed has the lowest atomic number among the 2nd series transition metals shown in the table?

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Which element listed has the highest atomic number among the 3rd series transition metals shown in the table?

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What is the electronic configuration of the ground state of Gold (Au, Z=79)?