d and f BLOCK ELEMENTS

In the d-block, which group contains elements that typically have a full d10 configuration in their ground state?

• Group 3
• Group 6
• Group 10
• Group 12

Which of the following elements is a member of the actinoid series?

• Iron (Fe)
• Cesium (Cs)
• Lutetium (Lu)
• Uranium (U)

Which of the following elements is a member of the lanthanoid series?

• Lead (Pb)
• Silver (Ag)
• Actinium (Ac)
• Lutetium (Lu)

What is the ground state electronic configuration of Mercury (Hg)?

• [Xe] 4f14 5d9 6s1
• [Xe] 4f14 5d9 6s2
• [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1
• [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2

What is the ground state electronic configuration of Cadmium (Cd)?

• [Kr] 4d9 5s1
• [Kr] 4d9 5s2
• [Kr] 4d10 5s1
• [Kr] 4d10 5s2