Question

Explain the position of d-block elements in the periodic table.

Answer 1

Position of d-block elements in the periodic table:

i. The d-block elements lie in between s- and p-block elements, i.e., these elements are located in the middle part of the periodic table

ii. The d-block elements are present in 4^th period (Sc to Zn, 10 elements), 5^th period (Y to Cd, 10 elements), 6^th period (La, Hf to Hg, 10 elements) and 7^th period (Ac, Rf to Uub, 10 elements)

iii. d-block elements are present from group 3 to group 12.