IB Chemistry HL 3.1.8 Transition-Element Properties Question Bank
Explain transition-element properties through d electrons, structure, oxidation states and bonding.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Chemistry HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- use electron structure and periodic position to justify a trend
- compare relevant atoms, ions or compounds with correct terminology
- link observations to effective nuclear charge, shielding or d electrons
3.1.8 (HL)—Transition element properties question 1
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Beryllium is a low-density metal that is used in specialized lightweight alloys.
Iron (III) chloride also exists as a dimer in the vapour phase, but iron, unlike beryllium, is a transition element.
Outline, in terms of its electronic structure, what identifies a transition element.
has a partially filled d sub-shell «in a common oxidation state»
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