Chemistry SL
Chemistry SL
6
Chapters
243
Notes
Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?
Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?
Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?
Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?
IB Resources
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chemistry SL
Chemistry SL

Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

Discovering Variable Oxidation States In Transition Elements

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🌈 Fun Fact: Ever hear about mood rings that change color? Many of them owe their magic to transition metal compounds. Let's dive into this colorful world!

Variable oxidation states - what’s that? 🤷

  • Transition elements have this cool ability to form multiple stable ions. These ions have different oxidation states, making them "variable."

Manganese & its oxidation states 🥈

  • Real-world example: Manganese gives batteries and stainless steel their life. Without it, they wouldn't be as efficient.
  • Common oxidation states: +2, +4, +7.
  • Oxides formed:
    • manganese(II) oxide
    • manganese(IV) oxide
    • manganese(VII) oxide

Why these variable states? 🧪

  • The secret lies in their ionization energies! For transition elements, the energies required to remove successive electrons are close.
  • Let's visualize this with two celebrities of the transition world: Chromium and Copper.

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Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chemistry SL
Chemistry SL

Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

Discovering Variable Oxidation States In Transition Elements

Word Count Emoji
348 words
Reading Time Emoji
2 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

🌈 Fun Fact: Ever hear about mood rings that change color? Many of them owe their magic to transition metal compounds. Let's dive into this colorful world!

Variable oxidation states - what’s that? 🤷

  • Transition elements have this cool ability to form multiple stable ions. These ions have different oxidation states, making them "variable."

Manganese & its oxidation states 🥈

  • Real-world example: Manganese gives batteries and stainless steel their life. Without it, they wouldn't be as efficient.
  • Common oxidation states: +2, +4, +7.
  • Oxides formed:
    • manganese(II) oxide
    • manganese(IV) oxide
    • manganese(VII) oxide

Why these variable states? 🧪

  • The secret lies in their ionization energies! For transition elements, the energies required to remove successive electrons are close.
  • Let's visualize this with two celebrities of the transition world: Chromium and Copper.

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