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transition metals

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Total cards: 11•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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d block element

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one which forms at least 1 ion with a partially filled d-orbital

#2
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all transition metals form compound where oxidation state is…

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2+

#3
Front (Question)

(often) higher the oxidation state the higher the

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oxidising strength

#4
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trend in oxidation states across the series

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increase towards manganese then decrease

#5
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properties of transition metals

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1 - form coloured compounds in which transition metal has different oxidisation states 2 - form coloured compounds 3 - elements and compounds can act as catalysts

#6
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ligands

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molecule or ion which donates electron pair to central metal ion forming coordinate bond or dative covalent bond

#7
Front (Question)

coordination number

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number of coordinate bonds attached to a central metal ion

#8
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monodentate ligand

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one which donates 1 pair of electrons

#9
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bidentate ligand

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one which donates 2 pairs of electrons

#10
Front (Question)

where does cis trans isomerism occur?

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some square planar and octahedral molecules

#11
Front (Question)

where does optical isomerism occur?

Back (Answer)

octahedral complex ions containing 2+ bidentate ligands