Multiple Choice
What is the electron configuration of the transition metal zirconium (Zr) in the compound ZrCl3?
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds
Electron Configurations of Transition Metals
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Which of the following is a false statement about the natural distribution of metals?
A
Metals make up only 25% of the earth's crust.
B
The earth's core contains an accessible deposit of iron and nickel.
C
Aluminum is the most abundant metal on Earth.
D
Alkali and alkaline earth metals make up more than 1% of the earth's crust.
E
Iron makes up 5% of the earth's crust, which is the only transition metal accounting for more than 0.1% of the crust.
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Begin by understanding the context of the problem, which is about the natural distribution of metals in the Earth's crust and core.
Review each statement provided in the problem to determine its accuracy based on known geological and chemical data.
Consider the statement about the Earth's core containing an accessible deposit of iron and nickel. The Earth's core is not accessible for mining or extraction, making this statement false.
Examine the statement regarding aluminum being the most abundant metal on Earth. This is true, as aluminum is indeed the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.
Evaluate the statement about alkali and alkaline earth metals making up more than 1% of the Earth's crust. This is true, as these metals are relatively abundant in the crust.
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