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d-block elements.

Answer:- Those elements in which last electron enters into the d-sublevel of the penultimate main energy level are called  d-block elements.

What is interstitial compounds ?

Answer:- Interstitial compounds are those compounds which are formed when small atoms (like H,B,N & C etc.) are trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals.

Why do the transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies of atomisation ?

Answer:- Because of large number of unpaired electrons in atoms of transition element they have stronger interatomic interaction and hence stronger bonding between atoms resulting in higer enthalpies of atomisation.

Defination of transition elements.

Answer:- The elements which have partially filled (1-9) d-orbital in their ground state or in their stable oxidation state are called transition elements.

Why d-block elements are called transition elements ?

Answer:- The d-block elements are present in between S-block & p-block so these elements are show both the character of S-block & P-block elements due to this transition behaviour of d-block elements these are called transition elements.