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Define and illustrate the following terms clearly and concisely: (a) representative elements; (b) $d$ -transition elements; (c) inner transition elements.
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They are called representative elements because they display a wide range of physical and chemical properties, representing the diversity of elements in the periodic table. They include metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Illustration: An example of a Show more…
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