wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Silver atom has completely filled d orbitals (4d10) in its ground state. How can you say that it is a transition element?

Open in App
Solution

In the ground state, the silver atom has 4d10 configuration which shows that it has completely filled d- orbitals.

But, in its most stable oxidation state +1; its configuration is 4d9 in which there is partially filled d-orbital. So, it can be regarded as the transition element as per the definition of transition elements.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Anomalous Behaviour of Fluorine
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon