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Transition and Inner Transition Elements

Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark) :


1. What are (i) d-block elements, (ii) f-block elements.
2. Write general electronic configuration of : (i) 3d series, (ii) Lanthanoids, (iii) 4d series
(iv) Actinoids.
3. Write periodic position of : (i) Zn , (ii) Iron element in periodic table
4. Write stable oxidation state of Manganese.
5. Write condensed electronic configuration of (i) Sc+3 (ii) Co2+, (iii) Ni2+, (iv) Mn2+ ion.
6. Write molecular formula of : (i) Potassium manganate, (ii) Chromite ore,
(iii) Chalcopyrite, (iv) Calamin.
7. Write the spin only formula to calculate magnetic moment.
8. Sc3+ ion of 3d series is colourless. Why ?
9. Write the geometry of [Co(H2O)6]3+ complex ion.
10. Which metals are used in making brass?
11. Two metal components of bronze alloy.
12. Write the name of alloy used specially in formation of gas turbine engine.
13. The non-ferrous alloys are the combination of …….
14. Write the name of radioactive lanthanoids.
15. Write the formula of the ore used in extraction of iron.
16. Write the formula of weakest base from lanthanoid hydroxide.
17. The atomic number of 3d series element is 25. What is its magnetic nature?
18. Write the magnetic nature of iron (Z = 26).
19. Define: (i) Lanthanoid contraction, (ii) Interstital compound, (iii) Transuranic elements,
(iv) Actinoids contraction, (v) Hydrometallurgy, (vi) Electrometalurgy, (vii) Minerals.
Short Answer Questions (2/3 Marks) :
1. The observed electronic configuration for Cr is [Ar] 3d54s', while that of copper is
[Ar] 3d10 4s'. Explain.
2. Write four properties of interstitial compound.
3. Explain ferrous and non-ferrous alloys with example.
4. Calculate magnetic moment of : (i) M2+ ion (Z = 26) by spin only formula, (ii) M2+ ion
(Z = 25).
5. +2 oxidation state of Mn is more stable. Explain.
6. Zn+2 compounds are colourless.
7. Write name and formula of any two minerals of (i) Iron, (ii) Zinc.
8. Write chemical reactions involved in zone of combustion of the blast furnace.
9. Describe briefly industrial method of preparation of K2Cr2O7.
10. Describe electrolytic oxidation method for preparation of KMnO4.
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11. Distinguish between lanthanoids and actinoids.


12. Write any four similarities of lanthanoids and actinoids.
13. Write condensed electronic configuration of : (i) Gadolinium (Z = 64), (ii) Lutetium
(Z = 71), (iii) Protactinium (Z = 91), (iv) Americium (Z = 95).
14. Explain catalytic properties of transition metal with example.
15. Discuss the position of following in the periodic table.
(i) Cr, (ii) Cu, (iii) Lanthanoids, (iv) Actinoids.
16. How is potassium permanganate prepared by electrolytic oxidation method ? Write
any two uses of kMnO4.
17. Explain trends in following properties of first transition series.
(a) Atomic radii, (b) Ionisation enthalpy, (c) Metallic character.
18. Explain commercial forms of iron.
19. La(OH)3 is the strongest base while Lu(OH)3 is the weakest base. Explain.
20. Write the applications of interstial compounds.
21. Explain the following terms :
(i) Smelting, (ii) Flux.
22. Write observed electronic configurtation of elements from first transition series
having half filled d-orbitals.
23. What is calcinations ? How does it differs from roasting ?
24. Write chemical formula of the following ores :
(i) Calamine, (ii) Haematite, (iii) Magnetite, (iv) Corundum
25. Why do interstitial compounds have higher melting points than corresponding pure
metals ? Explain.
26. Why is Fe3+ more stable than Fe2+ ? Explain.
27. Write names and chemical formulae of any one ore of iron and zinc.
28. Why is Sc3+ colourless while Ti3+ coloured ? Explain.
29. Write the factors which are related to the colour of tranition metal ions.
30. Lanthanum (Z = 57) forms La3+ ion while Cerium (Z = 58) forms Ce2+ ion. Explain.
31. Mention the names of various steps involved in the extraction of pure metals from
their ores.
32. What is the action of the following on Lanthanoids :
(a) Water, (b) Sulphur, heat, (c) Nitrogen, heat.
33. Write a note on leaching process.
34. Calculate the magnetic moment of divalent ion in aqueous solution if its atomic no. is
24.
35. Iron exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states. Write their electronic configuration which
will be more stable ? Why ?
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36. Calculate spin only magnetic moment of divalent cation of transition metal with
atomic number 25.
37. Explain the causes of Lanthanoid contraction.
38. The atomic number of element is 90. Is this elment diamagnetic or parmagnetic.
39. Cerium and Terbium behaves as good oxidising agent in +4 oxidation state. Explain.
40. Transition elements show variable oxidation state. Explain.
41. Why do d-block elements form coloured compound? Explain.
42. Write steps involved in metallurgical process.
43. Write the reaction taking place :
(i) Zone of combustion (ii) Zone of reduction
(iii) Zone of slag formation
44. What are the difference between cast iron, wrought iron and steel.
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