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Question 484 Transition Elements

Why is zinc not regarded as a typical transition element?

Correct answer A. Neither the atom nor its only common ion, Zn²⁺, has a partially filled d subshell

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Question 489 s- and p-Block Elements

Why is lead(IV) oxide, PbO₂, a strong oxidising agent?

Correct answer C. Lead prefers the +2 state, so Pb(IV) readily gains electrons to become Pb(II)

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Question 494 s- and p-Block Elements

The first ionisation energy of sulphur is lower than that of phosphorus mainly because ____.

Correct answer C. sulphur has one pair of electrons in a 3p orbital, and their mutual repulsion makes one easier to remove

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