Atomic Structure & Periodicity
5 terms
d-Block Elements
Atomic Structure & Periodicity
Dimensionless
The elements of groups 3 to 12, whose valence electrons fill d orbitals of the penultimate shell.
(n−1)d¹⁻¹⁰ ns⁰⁻²
de Broglie Relation
Atomic Structure & Periodicity
m
The relation stating that every particle has an associated wavelength inversely proportional to its momentum.
λ = h / mv
Degenerate Orbitals
Atomic Structure & Periodicity
Dimensionless
Two or more orbitals in the same atom that have exactly the same energy.
Diagonal Relationship
Atomic Structure & Periodicity
Dimensionless
The similarity in properties between an element of period 2 and the element one place to its lower right in period 3.
Diamagnetism
Atomic Structure & Periodicity
BM
Weak repulsion from a magnetic field, shown by substances in which all electrons are spin-paired.
μ = 0 BM