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Energy (or enthalpy) needed to remove one electron from one atom.

A transition metal complex is a central metal ion (for example platinum) surrounded by ligands.  Ligands are ions or small molecules that donate a pair of electrons to the central metal ion and surround i...

So firstly, the first two columns in the periodic table are classed as the 's' group, the next 10 groups/columns, which are the transition metals are called the 'd' group, the last 6 colums are classified...

Correct answer: Iodine .  The asymetirc distribution of electrons leading to an instantaneous dipole would be greater for Iodine than Bormine as it has a higher number of electrons surrounding it's nucleu...

Essentially, it is the adjacent atoms or groups attached to the central carbon atom which have the ability to stabilise or destabilise a carbocation. The formation of this carbocation is what determines t...