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+ e3+ !"#lain wh$ %c and Zn are not classified as transition metals !"#lain how transition metals can form com#le" ions !"#lain wh$ com#le" ions are often coloured !"#lain wh$ Cu+ is not coloured

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a) b) d) e)

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!"#lain how the colour of solutions containing transition metals can be used to determine their concentration.