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D F Block Notes

The document provides an overview of D-Block (transition elements) and F-Block elements, highlighting their general configurations, oxidation states, and key characteristics such as color, magnetism, and complex formation. It notes that D-Block elements exhibit variable oxidation states and are used as catalysts, while F-Block elements include lanthanides and actinides with specific configurations and properties. Additionally, it mentions exceptions in the D-Block elements and offers quick tricks for remembering their features.

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D F Block Notes

The document provides an overview of D-Block (transition elements) and F-Block elements, highlighting their general configurations, oxidation states, and key characteristics such as color, magnetism, and complex formation. It notes that D-Block elements exhibit variable oxidation states and are used as catalysts, while F-Block elements include lanthanides and actinides with specific configurations and properties. Additionally, it mentions exceptions in the D-Block elements and offers quick tricks for remembering their features.

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D- & F-Block Elements (CNET Quick Revision) D-Block (Transition Elements) - General

configuration: (n-1)d1-10 ns1-2 - Variable oxidation states (Mn = +7 highest) - Coloured


compounds: due to d-d transition (d0, d10 colorless) - Magnetic: depends on unpaired electrons -
Form complexes: e.g. [Cu(NH3)4]2+ - Catalysts: Fe, Ni, V2O5 - Alloy formation: steel, brass -
Exceptions: Cr (3d5 4s1), Cu (3d10 4s1) F-Block Elements Lanthanides (4f): - Configuration: [Xe]
4f1-14 5d0-1 6s2 - Oxidation state: +3 - Lanthanide contraction (size decreases) - Poor shielding of
4f electrons Actinides (5f): - Configuration: [Rn] 5f1-14 6d0-1 7s2 - Oxidation states: +3 to +7 -
Radioactive - More complex formation Quick Tricks: - d-block: color, catalyst, variable oxidation -
f-block: contraction, +3 oxidation - Mn highest oxidation (+7)

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