IB Chemistry Topic 3.1 HL Transition Metals

How are transition metals classified?

• They have a complete d-subshell

• They have an incomplete f-subshell

• They have an incomplete d-subshell

• They have a complete f-subshell

Which elements are part of the first transition series?

• Titanium to Copper

• Scandium to Zinc

• Iron to Nickel

• Cobalt to Zinc

What are the exceptions to the Aufbau Principle in the first row of the d-block?

• Chromium and Copper

• Iron and Nickel

• Manganese and Zinc

• Cobalt and Zinc

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What is the full electronic configuration of the manganese(III) ion?

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d7

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d6

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d4

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What property of transition elements allows them to form more than one positive ion?

• Variable Oxidation States

• Fixed Oxidation States

• Constant Oxidation States

• Single Oxidation State

What type of materials are classified as diamagnetic, paramagnetic, or ferromagnetic?

• Based on their behavior in an external magnetic field

• Based on their color

• Based on their density

• Based on their melting point

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What is the reason behind the color of transition metal compounds?

• They emit light of a specific color

• They reflect all colors except the absorbed ones

• They are naturally colored

• They absorb energy corresponding to certain parts of the visible electromagnetic spectrum

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What is the purpose of the crystal field theory in explaining color in transition metal compounds?

• To describe the splitting of d-orbitals due to ligand interactions

• To analyze the conductivity of transition metals

• To predict the boiling points of compounds

• To determine the density of transition metals

What factor influences the splitting energy of d-orbitals in transition metal complexes?

• The volume of the container

• The size and type of ligands

• The shape of the complex

• The temperature of the solution

Which ligand is ranked at the higher end of the spectrochemical series?

• Carbon Monoxide

• Ammonia

• Chloride Ions

• Iodide Ions