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The d-And-f-Block Elements
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What is an alloy? Name the two types of alloy formed by transition elements. Give one example of a solid solution in relation to a smooth alloy.

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An alloy is a blend of metals prepared by mixing the components. Alloys may be homogeneous solid solutions in which the atoms of one metal are distributed randomly among the atoms of the other.

 The two types of alloy formed by transition elements are (i) alloy steels and (ii) stainless steel. Nickel steel is an example of smooth alloys.

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On what ground can you say that scandium (Z = 21) is a transition element but zinc (Z = 30) is not?

The outer electronic configuration of copper is 3d10 4s1, yet it is considered transition element. Why?

Why the melting points of transition elements are high?

Why Zn, Cd and Hg are not regarded as transition elements?

Name the first element of 3rd transition series.

Though copper, silver and gold have completely filled sets of d-orbitals yet they are considered as transition metals. Why?

Why are transition elements so named?

Why are transition elements known as d-block elements?

Write the general electronic configuration of d-block elements.

Why do some exceptions to the general electronic configuration of d-block elements exists?