Silver: A Transition Element Explained

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The discussion centers around the classification of silver as a transition element, particularly focusing on its electron configuration and oxidation states. Participants explore the definition of transition elements and the implications of silver's filled d-sub-shell in its atomic and oxidation states.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions why silver is classified as a transition element given that it has a completely filled d-sub-shell in its atomic state.
  • Another participant notes that silver can form compounds with oxidation states of +2 and +3, suggesting that the removal of electrons from the d-shell contributes to this classification.
  • Several participants reiterate the point about silver's oxidation states and the involvement of d-shell electrons in forming compounds, indicating a shared understanding of the electron removal process.

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Participants express differing views on the classification of silver as a transition element, with some supporting the classification based on its oxidation states while others question it based on the definition of transition elements.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the underlying definitions and assumptions regarding transition elements, particularly concerning the role of filled versus incomplete d-sub-shells in classification.

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HI THERE,
Although silver has d-sub-shell completely filled in atomic state and oxidation state as it loses one electron it is classified as a transition element.
while transition element definition is an element whose atom has an incomplete d sub-shell, or which can give rise to cations with an incomplete d sub-shell.
SO WHY IS SILVER TRANSITION ELEMENT??!
 
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Silver occasionally forms compounds with oxidation states +2 and +3. Since it only has one electron in the outer s-shell, second and third electrons come out of d-shell.
 
hamster143 said:
Silver occasionally forms compounds with oxidation states +2 and +3. Since it only has one electron in the outer s-shell, second and third electrons come out of d-shell.

Hi,

It is exactly a same stuff that I know about this as, silver is having second and third electrons that comes out, that is why it forms compounds.

Thanks!
 
hamster143 said:
Silver occasionally forms compounds with oxidation states +2 and +3. Since it only has one electron in the outer s-shell, second and third electrons come out of d-shell.

yea u r right Thanx 4 ur time
 

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