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Why do the transition elements have higher enthalpies of atomisation?
Explain giving reason:
The enthalpies of atomisation of the transition metals are high.
How would you account for the following?
The transition elements exhibit high enthalpies of atomization.
How would you account for the following:
The transition elements have high enthalpies of atomization?
Give reasons for the following:
Transition elements have high enthalpies of atomization.
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Solution
- Transition elements have high enthalpies of atomization due to the presence of many unpaired electrons in their atoms.
- Unpaired electrons lead to strong interatomic interactions and stronger metallic bonding between atoms.
- The stronger the metallic bonds, the more energy is required to break these bonds, resulting in higher enthalpies of atomization.
- Elements of the second and third transition series have even higher enthalpies due to more frequent metal-metal bonding.
- This strong bonding explains their high melting and boiling points as well.
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