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Chemistry Help Periodic Trends?

Hey guys I have a question on my homework that I don't know the answer to.
Q:Why don't we include the d & f blocks in our generalization of the periodic trends?

Yes I know basil isn't the best place for help, but ya know. Whatever

October 28, 2012

6 Comments • Newest first

cchpm

unlike those people joking above, I will tell you, it has to do with how the electrons are arranged on their orbits.

Reply October 28, 2012
checkmastyle

[quote=EruditeISBACK]I was going to tell you a chemistry joke but Na.[/quote]

Classic.

Reply October 28, 2012
ehnogi

@cyberdudelol:

I don't, but I'll keep you [b]periodically[/b] updated just in case.

Reply October 28, 2012
cyberdudelol

Anyone know a helpful site with quick responses w/o stupid people..

Reply October 28, 2012
daninichan

[quote=EruditeISBACK]I was going to tell you a chemistry joke but Na.[/quote]

All the good ones Argon anyways.

Reply October 28, 2012
ehnogi

HeHeHe.

Reply October 28, 2012