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Reasoning / Why
🔥 APPEARED IN 3 BOARD SETS
(i) Silver atom has completely filled d-orbitals in its ground state, it is still considered to be a transition element. Justify the statement.
(ii) Why are E^{\ominus}_{M^{2+}/M} values of Mn and Zn more negative than expected ?
(iii) Why do transition metals form alloys ?
01 // VERIFIED BOARD OCCURRENCES
| Year | Paper Code | Set | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE 2022 | Series 56-4 | Set 1 | Question 11(a) |
| CBSE 2022 | Series 56-4 | Set 2 | Question 4 |
| CBSE 2022 | Series 56-4 | Set 3 | Question 11(a) |
02 // OFFICIAL CBSE MARKING SCHEME BREAKDOWN
- Step 1: Stating the fundamental formula / law statement (+1 Mark)
- Step 2: Intermediate mathematical substitution or proof steps (+1 Mark)
- Step 3: Correct final value or conclusion with mandatory SI units (+1 Mark)