TOPIC / START DATE /ASSESSMENT:

d and f block elements / 01.07.22 / MENTIONED IN THE LESSON PLAN

Knowledge Understanding Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation

S8.1,S8.1,S8.4 S8.3,S8.5,S8.6,B8.7,B8.9, B8.8 B8.10
B8.11

Ac8.1
As8.1 As8.2

Lesson plan 3 (chemistry class 12)

General information

Chapter : d and f block elements

KPI def 1: Inculcating observation, analysis , interpretation skills which is to be linked by recalling .

KPI def 2 : Enhancing the lab skills

UN Sustainable Goals : Industry ,Innovation and infrastructure

Key Concepts: General Introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals,
general trends in properties of the first row transition metals-metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states,
ionic radii, colour, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, catalytic nature, complex formation
etc. Preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4.
Lanthanoids: Electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity and lanthanoid contraction and its
consequences. Actinoids: Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthanoids.

Learning Objectives:

Specific Objectives: Students will be able to:

KPI def 1: Enable the students to improve their observation and interpretation skill to reach correct conclusions in
exceptional cases of elements behavior with respect to size of Zn, E 0 of copper, enthalpy of atomization of Mn
(U-interpreting, inferring)

S8.1 Know the positions of the d– and f-block elements in the periodic table(K-recognize)
S8.2 know the electronic configurations of the transition (d-block) and the inner transition (f-block) elements(K-
recognize)
S8.3 understand relative stability of various oxidation states in terms of electrode potential values(U-inferring)
S8.4 describe the preparation, properties, structures and uses of some important compounds such as K 2Cr2O7 and
KMnO4(K-recoznize)
S8.5 understand the general characteristics of the d– and f–block elements and the general horizontal and group trends
in them(U-comparing)
S8.6 Describe the properties of the f-block elements and give a comparative account of the lanthanoids and actinoids
with respect to their electronic configurations, oxidation states and chemical behaviour.(U-comparing)
Behavioral Objectives:

Students will be able to:

B8.7 understand and realize the importance of transition (change) in every aspect of life.(U-interpreting)
B8.8 apply the use of alloys in their surroundings so as to carefully use them and spread awareness about the
same(Ap-executing)
B8.9 develop their logical and critical thinking skills after having discussions on various behaviour of d and f block
elements(U-inferring)
B8.10 Show Sensitivity towards environmental protection and judicial use of transition metal compounds will be
developed.(Ev-critiquing)
B8.11 apply the knowledge of use of various transition metals in medicine, biological phenomena, storage,
comfortable living, industries and agriculture.(Ap-executive)

Teaching Learning Process:

 Introductory activity: Students have previous knowledge of classification of elements into s, p, d and f
blocks and have learnt about various aspects related to s and p block elements. They also know about
certain characteristics of the d and f block elements on the basis of their studies of the same in class XI
(Chapter-Periodic Properties). Keeping this in mind a discussion led by the following questions will be
held:
- What is periodic position of d and f block elements?
- Why, d block elements are known as transition elements and f block elements as inner transition elements?
- Why do these elements show transition in their properties?
Based on their responses further explanation will be given. The discussion as above will be helpful students
develop their thinking and reasoning skills and they will be able to correlate & differentiate between
characteristics of various elements.

 Teacher’s Activity: Teacher will explain the cause of transition and actual definition of the transition &
inner transition elements. Teacher will then discuss about the properties of elements in detail. The
discussion will lead to develop the concepts regarding the following questions:
(i) General configuration of d and f block elements and the reason why they are known as transition & inner
transition elements respectively.
(ii) Why Zn, Cd and Hg are not regarded as transition elements?
(iii) Why do transition elements show various trends in their atomic and physical properties e.g. Size, metallic
nature, ionisation enthalpy, atomization enthalpy, electrode potential etc.
(iv) Specific reasons as to why do transition elements in their compounds exhibit:
(a) variable oxidation states (b) magnetic behavior (c) catalytic nature (d) complex formation (e)
formation of alloys and Interstitial compounds etc.
(v) Lanthanoid Contraction – Its cause and consequences
(vi) Comparative features of Lanthanoids and Actinoids

 Students’ Activity:
Ac8.1 Group Discussion: Students will follow a group discussion based on above properties of d and f block
elements. The discussion in peer group will be able to develop their reasoning & thinking skills, collaboration &
communication and confidence. Teacher can intervene wherever required. (An,Ev-organizing, critiquing)
Ac8.2 Problem Solving: Students will be asked to solve a work sheet based on above concepts which later on will
be solved in class.

 Teacher’s Activity: Teacher will discuss the following about K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4 in class:
(i) Structure
(ii) Methods of Preparation
(iii) Physical and Chemical Properties including their oxidizing action
  Students’ Activity: Students will solve practice questions and problems based identification and
characterization of above compounds.

 Lab. Activity:

Teacher will demonstrate and the students will perform the following identifying tests (chemical reactions)
under qualitative analysis to study the properties of the compounds.

(i) Chromyl chloride test

(ii) Nesseler’s reagent test
(iii) Salt analysis for detection of Mn2+, Zn2+, Cr3+, Co2+, Ni2+ etc. ions

Assessment :

Assignment questions

KPI def 3: Connecting virtual labs during the class discussions and solving the questions through it.

As8.1 Write the general configuration of d and f block elements.(K-recall)

As8.2 Transition elements generally are coloured. Why?(An,Ev-organizing,critiquing)

● Discussion from NCERT textbook question.

● Unit test conduction where the questions will be in accordance with Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

Students would learn:

 the process and importance of change (transition) in properties of elements from metallic to non-metallic
end and now they can predict the probable properties of elements situated at particular places in the
periodic table. (U-comparing)

 to understand and explain the trends in properties of d and f block elements and now they can reason the
abnormalities, similarities and variation in properties of the elements.(U-comparing)

 To write various reactions related to preparation & properties of K 2Cr2O7 and KMnO4 and deduce their
structure.(K-recall)

 appreciate and justify the cause of using alloys and transition metal compounds in various fields in their
surroundings.(Ap-implement)

 Students can identify transition elements and their compounds on the basis of their characteristics.(Ev-
judging)

 Students can extend their knowledge of using the transition metals & their compounds judiciously, to
create awareness about the same.(Ap-implementing)

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