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d-Block Elements
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Where are d-block elements located in the periodic table?

Between Group 2 and Group 13

What is the actual electron configuration of chromium?

3d54s13d^5 4s^1

Which electrons are removed first when d-block elements form positive ions?

4s electrons

What defines a transition element?

Forms ion with partially filled d-orbital

Why is zinc NOT classified as a transition element?

Zn2+Zn^{2+} has full d10d^{10} configuration

Which transition element shows the maximum number of oxidation states?

Manganese

What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO4MnO_4^-?

+7

Why do transition metal compounds form colored solutions?

Partially filled d-orbitals allow transitions

Why are zinc compounds colorless?

Zn2+Zn^{2+} has full d10d^{10}, no transitions

Which is an example of a heterogeneous catalyst?

Iron in the Haber process

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