Chapter 23 Transition Metals Chemistry and Coordination Compounds

Chapter 23 Transition Metals Chemistry and Coordination Compounds

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. The electron configuration of a Ti atom is
   A.[Ne]3s²3d².
   B. [Ne] 3s²4d².
   C. [Ar]4s²3d².
   D. [Ar]4s²4d².
   E. [Ar]3d⁴.

Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 23.01
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Properties of Transition Metals
Topic: Electron Configuration
Topic: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

2. The electron configuration of a nickel atom is
   A.[Ar]4s²3d⁶.
   B. [Ar]4s¹3d⁷.
   C. [Ar]3d⁸.
   D. [Ar]4s²3d⁸.
   E. [Ar]3d¹⁰.

Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 23.01
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Properties of Transition Metals
Topic: Electron Configuration
Topic: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

3. The electron configuration of a Cr³⁺ ion is
   A.[Ar]3d⁵.
   B. [Ar]4s¹3d².
   C. [Ar]3d³.
   D. [Ar]4s¹3d⁵.
   E. [Ar]4s²3d⁴.

Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 23.01
Subtopic: Electron Configuration of Cations and Anions
Subtopic: Properties of Transition Metals
Topic: Electron Configuration
Topic: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

4. The electron configuration of an Fe²⁺ ion is
   A.[Ar]4s²4d⁴.
   B. [Ar]4s²3d⁶.
   C. [Ar]3d³.
   D. [Ar]3d⁵.
   E. [Ar]3d⁶.

Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 23.01
Subtopic: Electron Configuration of Cations and Anions
Subtopic: Properties of Transition Metals
Topic: Electron Configuration
Topic: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

5. The electron configuration of a Co³⁺ ion is
   A.[Ar]3d⁶.
   B. [Ar]4s¹3d⁵.
   C. [Ar] 4s²3d⁴.
   D. [Ar]3d⁵.
   E. [Ar]3d⁴.

Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 23.01
Subtopic: Electron Configuration of Cations and Anions
Subtopic: Properties of Transition Metals
Topic: Electron Configuration
Topic: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds