Atomic Structure & Periodicity
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Atomic Structure & Periodicity
d-Block Elements
The elements of groups 3 to 12, whose valence electrons fill d orbitals of the penultimate shell.
Atomic Structure & Periodicityde Broglie Relation
The relation stating that every particle has an associated wavelength inversely proportional to its momentum.
Atomic Structure & PeriodicityDegenerate Orbitals
Two or more orbitals in the same atom that have exactly the same energy.
Atomic Structure & PeriodicityDiagonal Relationship
The similarity in properties between an element of period 2 and the element one place to its lower right in period 3.
Atomic Structure & PeriodicityDiamagnetism
Weak repulsion from a magnetic field, shown by substances in which all electrons are spin-paired.