In some older forms of the periodic table, zinc, cadmium, and mercury are classified as belonging to

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In some older forms of the periodic table, zinc, cadmium, and mercury are classified as belonging to “Group 2B,” with the alkaline earth metals in “Group 2A.”

(a) What is the justification of this classification in terms of electronic structure?

(b) How would you explain differences in properties between “Group 2B” and “Group 2A”?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

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Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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