TERNA PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST’S

TERNA VIDYALAYA & JUNIOR COLLEGE

Education for Life

ASSIGNMENT

Subject: Chemistry-II Grade: XII

Chapter: Transition & Inner Transition Elements

Q.1 Answer the following. (2 M)

1. Explain the meaning of 1) Transition series 2) Inner transition series

2. Explain the oxidation states of the first row elements of transition elements.

3. Explain why Gd3+ is colourless.

4. Differentiate between lanthanoids and actinoids.

5. Why transition elements show tendency to show large number of complexs?

6. What are trans-uranic elements? Write their names.

7. Why does copper show abnormal electronic configuration.

8. Why do lanthanoids form coloured compounds?

9. Why chromium has electronic configuration 3d5 4s1 and not 3d4 4s2 ?

Q.2 Answer the following. (3 M)

1. Explain the position of the following in periodic table

1) d-block elements 2) Lanthanoids 3) Actinoids

2. Explain the oxidation state of lanthanoids and actinoids .

3. What is meant by lanthanoid contraction?

4. Why lanthanum, gadolinium and lutetium show different electronic

configurations?