Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
From the given
Concept introduction:
Molecular orbital theory:
Molecular orbital theory describes molecules in electronic structure. Electrons are moving around nuclei in entire molecule. Atomic orbitals in which electrons present in one atom. Molecular orbitals in which electrons are present in more atoms. Bonding and anti-bonding orbitals are found in molecular orbital theory.
(b)
Interpretation:
From the given transition metals, one with lowest melting point has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Molecular orbital theory:
Molecular orbital theory describes molecules in electronic structure. Electrons are moving around nuclei in entire molecule. Atomic orbitals in which electrons present in one atom. Molecular orbitals in which electrons are present in more atoms. Bonding and anti-bonding orbitals are found in molecular orbital theory.
(c)
Interpretation:
The ascending order of hardness of given transition metals has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Molecular orbital theory:
Molecular orbital theory describes molecules in electronic structure. Electrons are moving around nuclei in entire molecule. Atomic orbitals in which electrons present in one atom. Molecular orbitals in which electrons are present in more atoms. Bonding and anti-bonding orbitals are found in molecular orbital theory.
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