DAV SR. SEC.

PUBLIC SCHOOL NIGAHI, SINGRAULI

ASSIGNMENT-XII, SUBJ.-CHEMISTRY
d-BLOCK & f-BLOCK (2023-24)
SECTION-A:-ANSWER/ WHY/HOW/ACCOUNT FOR
1.Write GEC of the followings
i)d-block elements ii)f-block elements/inner transition elements iii)Sc series/3d series iv) Y series/4d series
v)La series/5d series vi)IB group(Cu, Ag, Au) vii)IIB group(Zn, Cd, Hg) viii)IIIB group(Sc, Y, La) ix) Lanthanides/4f series
x)Actinides/5F series.
2.Elements of d-block called TRANSITION ELEMENTS.
3.Write main features of transition elements/TYPICAL TRANSITION ELEMENTS.
4.Zn,Cd,Hg are not regarded as transition metals.
5.Zn,Cd,Hg are regarded as NON-TYPICAL transition metals.
6.Instead of full filled ( n-1)d Cu, Ag, Au are considered as T.E./Typical T.E.
7.Sc,Y,La are regarded as T.E./Typical T.E.
8.T.E.exhibit higher enthalpy of atomization.
9.T.E.exhibit higher enthalpy of sublimation.
10.In the Sc series M.P. and enthalpy of atomization of Zn is exceptionally lower.
11.Cr posses highest M.P. in 3d series.
12.Increase in M.P. is irregular in 3d series.
13.Fe,Co,Ni (126pm, 125pm, 125pm respectively) posses almost same atomic/ionic radii.
14.Atomic/ionic size of Zn is larger than Cu.
15.Zr and Hf posses similar radii. (160 and 159pm)
16.Zr and Hf posses similar chemical properties.
17.Nb and Ta posses similar chemical properties.
18.in 3d series higher oxidation increases up to Mn.
19.in 3d series after Cr dip in M.P. is found.
20.Name the T.E./T.T.E. which do not exhibit variable valency/oxidation states.
21.Cu2+ is more stable than Cu+ (0.34V).
21.E°Cu2+/Cu is a positive value.
22.merurous ion is written as Hg22+ .
23.Name the factors which determine the standard electrode potential of elements.
24.Why Cr2+ is reducing and Mn3+ oxidizing when both have 3d4 configuration.
25.Ni2+ exist but Pt2+ doesn’t on the other hand Pt4+ exist but Ni4+ does not.
26.Fe3+ and V2+ are stable.
27.Oxides of T.E. in lower oxidation are BASIC higher oxidation are ACIDIC but intermediate oxidation are AMPHOTERIC.
28.Cu+ disproportionate in water.
29.All CuII halides are known but Iodide is not known.
30.Oxidising power increases in the order VO2+<Cr2O72-<KMnO4.
31.Ionisation enthalpy of 3d and 4d series is irregular.
32.E°Mn3+/Mn2+ is more positive.
33.Which is stronger reducing agent Cr2+ or Fe2+ (std. red. pot. are -0.9V and -0.44V respectively).
34.T.E.form colored ions/compounds.
34.Calculate magnetic moment/Spin only moment of Sc3+, Fe3+, Ti3+, Cr2+ ,Cu+ ,Mn3+.
35.State the properties of T.E. which make them able to form complexes.
36.State the properties of T.E. which make them able to act as catalyst.
37.State the properties of T.E. which make them able to form interstitial compounds.
38.What are the properties of interstitial compounds.
39.What is meant by disproportionation of an oxidation states.
40.Write the steps and equations involved in the preparation of K2Cr2O7 from Chromite ore (FeCr2O4).
41.Write the steps and equations involved in the preparation of KMnO4 from pyrolusite ore (MnO2).
42. K2Cr2O7 is preferred over of Na2Cr2O7.
43.what is the difference between PRIMARY STANDARD & SECONDARY STANDARD.
44.Give the structures of CrO42-, Cr2O72-, MnO42-,MnO4- .
45.In basic medium orange colour of Cr2O72- changes in to YELLOW.
46. In acidic medium yellow colour of CrO42- changes in to ORANGE.
47.Instead of vacant 3d Cr2O72- and MnO4- are coloured.
48.Write the equation involved in the oxidation of Fe2+ ion by dichromate ion.
49.Write the oxidizing properties of KMnO4 in acidic, neutral, strongly basic, weakly basic medium.
50.HCl and HNO3 are not used to make medium acidic in permangnometric titrations.
51.What is LANTHANIDE CONTRATION , give reason and write its consequences.
52.Write electronic configuration and predict about magnetic property/colour/spin only moment of magnetic moment
Of - i)Cu+ ii)Cr3+ iii)Fe3+ iv)Ce4+ v)Mn2+
53.Mn2+ compounds are more stable than Fe2+ towards oxidation to their +3 oxidations.
54.CoII is stable in aq. Solution but in the presence of complexing reagent it is easily oxidized.
55.T.E. show highest oxidation states in their oxides and fluorides (specially in Oxides).
56.CuSO4.5H2O is blue in colour.
57.MP of Zn, Cd, and Hg is exceptionally low.
58.Sc, Y, La neither form coloured ions nor show variable valency, yet they are regarded as T.E./T.T.E.
66.Why do T.E. show variable oxidation states.
67.Yellow colour of Na2CrO4 change orange on passing CO2.
68.What is oxidation states of Cr in CrO5.
LANTHANIDES AND ACTINIDES-
59.Why is separation of Lanthanides is difficult.
60.State most stable oxidation states of lanthanides and actinides.
61.Ce+4 is good oxidizing agent.
62.Chemically all lanthanides are quite similar.
63.What is MICH metal.
64.If std. electrode pot. values Of Cr3+/Cr2+is -0.4V, Mn3+/Mn2+is +1.5V, Fe3+/Fe2+is 0.8V, than predict about the
Feasibility of further oxidation to +2 oxidation state.
65.Lu(OH)3 is a weaker base than La(OH)3.
69.Name the man made Lanthanides.
70.What is meant by transuranium/transuranic elements.
BOARD QUESTIONS (2020-24)
1. Assertion (A) : Transition metals have low melting points. [AISSCE-2020,SET-I,Q-19]
Reason (R) : The involvement of greater number of (n-1)d and ns electrons in the interatomic metallic bonding.
2. Assertion (A) : Transition metals have high melting points. [AISSCE-2020,SET-II,Q-18]
Reason (R) : Transition metals have completely filled d-orbitals.
3.Write the balanced chemical equations involved in the preparation of KMnO4 from pyrolusite ore (MnO2). [AISSCE-2020,SET-I,Q-23]
OR
2- 2+ 2+
Write the balanced ionic equations showing the oxidizing action of acidified dichromate (Cr2O7 ) solution with (i) Fe (ii)Sn
4.Following ions are given [AISSCE-2020,SET-I,Q-31]
2+ 2+ + 2+ 3+ 3+
Cr , Cu , Cu , Fe , Fe , Mn
Identify the ion which is
(i)a Strong reducing agent. (ii)Unstable in aqueous solution. (iii)A strong oxiding agent. Give suitable reason in each.
5.Account for the following : [AISSCE-2023,SET-I,Q-4]
2+ 2+ 3+ 2+ 3+ 2+
i)Cu salts are coloured while Zn salts are white. Ii)E° value for the Mn /Mn couple is much positive than that for Cr /Cr
iii)Transition metals form alloys.
6.Define transition metals. Why Zn,Cd,&Hg are not called transition metals? How is the variability in oxidation states of transition metals
Different from that of P-block elements? [AISSCE-2023,SET-I,Q-8]