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d-block and f-block Elements

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry

Complete topic list for d-block and f-block Elements in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry

Topics in d-block and f-block Elements

1

Transition Elements and Electronic Configuration

  • Transition elements are defined as those with partially filled d-orbitals in either atomic or ionic state.
  • General electronic configuration: (n-1)d¹⁻¹⁰ ns¹⁻².
  • Exceptions: Cr (Z=24) has configuration [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ (not 3d⁴ 4s²) due to half-filled stability.
2

Physical and Chemical Properties of Transition Elements

  • High melting and boiling points due to strong metallic bonding and small atomic size.
  • High density increases across the series, peaking at groups 8–10.
  • Atomic radii decrease from left to right due to poor shielding by d-electrons, leading to increased effective nuclear charge.
3

Magnetic and Color Properties

  • Paramagnetism arises from unpaired electrons; more unpaired electrons mean higher magnetic moment.
  • Diamagnetic substances have all electrons paired.
  • Magnetic moment calculated using μ = √[n(n+2)] B.M., where n = number of unpaired electrons.
4

Alloy Formation, Interstitial Compounds, and Catalytic Properties

  • Transition metals form alloys due to similar atomic sizes allowing substitution in crystal lattice.
  • Interstitial compounds form when small atoms like H, C, N occupy voids in metal lattice — very hard and rigid.
  • Catalytic activity due to variable oxidation states and ability to adsorb reactants on surface.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Transition and Inner Transition Elements

d-Block ElementsCharacteristic Properties of Transition ElementsImportant Compoundsf-Block ElementsPhysical and Chemical Trends

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