CAPE Chemistry Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)
Account for the observation that Zn2+ compounds are normally colourless.
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- 3(a)Insert arrows in the relevant boxes in Figure 2 to show the electronic configuration of the species.[5 marks]
- 3(b)Use the distribution in the d-orbitals to account for colour in transition metal ions.[2 marks]
- 3(d)(i)Complete the table below by writing the colour of the species labelled A, B, C, D and E in Figure 3.[5 marks]
- 3(d)(ii)Write the formula of Species E.[1 mark]
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