Explain, using the electron configurations of the elements and ions, why iron is a transition metal but scandium is not, even though they are both d block elements. Write the electronic configurations of vanadium, chromium, nickel and copper. Explain why copper and chromium have unexpected electronic configurations.

Explain, using the electron configurations of the elements and ions, why iron is a transition metal but scandium is not, even though they are both d block elements. Write the electronic configurations of vanadium, chromium, nickel and copper. Explain why copper and chromium have unexpected electronic configurations.

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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