Question

1.) What is the last orbital filled for the transition metals in period 5?

A.) 4d

B.) 3d

C.) 5d

D.) 5s

E.) 5p

2.) In reactions, strontium tends to form the Sr²⁺ ion. Which electrons are lost upon ionization?

A.) two of the 5d electrons

B.) two of the 5p electrons

C.) all of the 5s electrons

D.) two of the 4d electrons

E.) No answer text provided.

F.) all of the 1s electrons

3.) Rank the compounds CO₂, H₂S, and HF in order of increasing boiling point.

A.) CO₂ < HF < H₂S

B.) H₂S < HF < CO₂

C.) HF < CO₂ < H₂S

D.) HF < H₂S < CO₂

E.) CO₂ < H₂S < HF

4.) Which of the following atoms has the greatest metallic character?

A.) Ba

B.) Pt

C.) Co

D.) Be

E.) V

5.)

Which of the following atoms is the smallest?

A.) Mg

B.) Si

C.) Al

D.) Ar

E.) Na