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CHEMISTRY: TOPIC 13 PERIODICITY

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Question:

How can transition metals have more than one oxidation state?

Author: Sammy Universe



Answer:

Bec the 4s and 3d subshells are close in energy = no big jumps in IE when the 4s and 3d electrons are removed = successive ionization energies


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