In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30) | Class 12 Chemistry Chapter The d-and f-Block Elements, The d-and f-Block Elements NCERT Solutions

Question:

In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), the enthalpy of atomization of zinc is the lowest, i.e., 126 kJ mol−1. Why?

Answer:

Sc & zn belongs to 3rd group pf periodic table. The extent of metallic bonding an element undergoes decides the enthalpy of atomization. The more extensive the metallic bonding of an element, the more will be its enthalpy of atomization. In all transition metals (except Zn, electronic configuration: 3d10 4s2), there are some unpaired electrons that account for their stronger metallic bonding. Due to the absence of these unpaired electrons, the inter-atomic electronic bonding is the weakest in Zn and as a result, it has the least enthalpy of atomization.


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Comments

  • Jaat jamidar
  • 2019-09-27 22:00:24

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  • Jaat jamidar
  • 2019-09-27 21:59:46

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  • Praseetharamesh
  • 2019-01-11 12:59:28

The name of the element with maximum enthalpy 9f atomization is which one?


  • Praseetharamesh
  • 2019-01-11 12:59:09

The name of the element with maximum enthalpy 9f atomization is which one?


  • Risha
  • 2019-01-10 09:00:00

I think you meant 3rd period instead of 3rd group. Thankyou for the answer.


  • Lalith
  • 2018-12-12 21:10:52

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  • Lalith
  • 2018-12-12 21:08:21

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  • Meka
  • 2018-06-03 23:26:41

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  • Aishwarya rai
  • 2018-01-13 21:03:06

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  • Gowri
  • 2017-03-02 08:45:55

How zn belongs to group 3 ?????


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Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry - Chapter . This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Excercise 1 , Question 2: In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), the enthalpy of atomization of zinc is the lowest, i.e., 1....