CBSE 2024 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q19 · 2 marks
What is lanthanoid contraction ? Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid contraction. Why ?Why do transition metals have high enthalpy of atomization ? Which element of 3d-series has lowest enthalpy of atomization ?
What is lanthanoid contraction ? Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid contraction. Why ?
Why do transition metals have high enthalpy of atomization ? Which element of 3d-series has lowest enthalpy of atomization ?
Marking-scheme solution
The steady decrease in atomic or ionic radii with increase in atomic number due to poor shielding effect of 4f subshell.
Because shielding effect of $\displaystyle 5$ f subshell is poorer as compared to that of 4f subshell.
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