5.

4 EXERCISE 1 Transition Metals

1.

Give the electronic configuration of the following atoms:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

2.

V
Cr
Co
Cu
Zn

Give the electronic configuration of the following ions:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Co2+
Cu+
V3+
Cr3+
Fe3+

3.

a)
b)
d)
e)

Explain why Sc and Zn are not classified as transition metals

Explain how transition metals can form complex ions
Explain why complex ions are often coloured
Explain why Cu+ is not coloured

4.

Explain how the colour of solutions containing transition metals can be used to
determine their concentration.

Good luck for your exams hope you all pass.