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Scandium (Z = 21) does not exhibit variable oxidation states. scandium outer configuration is 3d 1 4s 2 .it loses 1 electron from d orbital and 2 electrons from s orbital to form Sc 3+ ion.

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The d-And-f-Block Elements

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21. Why Pd is not called a transition elements?

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22. Why is the density of Zn lower than that of Cu?

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23. Atomic radius in a transition series does not vary much while that of s and p-block does. Why?

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24. Explain why iron is a transition element but sodium is not?

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Why do the transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies of atomisation?

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26. Why is the enthalpy of atomisation increases upto the middle of the transition series and then decreases?

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27. Why are Zn, Cd and Hg softer and volatile metals?

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28.

Why does Zr and Hf exhibit similar properties?

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Why is the following electronic configuration not correct for the ground state of Mo atom? (at. no. = 42).
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d⁴ 5s².

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Name a transition element which does not exhibit variable oxidation states.

Scandium (Z = 21) does not exhibit variable oxidation states. scandium outer configuration is 3d¹ 4s² .it loses 1 electron from d orbital and 2 electrons from s orbital to form Sc³⁺ ion.

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