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A bolt of lightning heats the surrounding air to ~30,000 K — five times hotter than the Sun's surface.
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A bolt of lightning heats the surrounding air to ~30,000 K — five times hotter than the Sun's surface.
Identify the incorrect statement.
The transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity due to their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes.
Interstitial compounds are those that are formed when small atoms like H, C, or N are trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals.
The oxidation states of chromium in CrO and Cr are not the same.
Cr is a stronger reducing agent than Fe in water.
To solve this problem, we need to analyze each statement to identify the incorrect one.Let's evaluate each option:• Option 1: The transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity due to their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes.This statement is correct. Transition metals can change oxidation states and form complexes, which are key factors in their catalytic activity.• Option 2: Interstitial compounds are those that are formed when small atoms like H, C, or N are trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals.This statement is correct. Interstitial compounds involve small atoms fitting into the interstices of metal lattices.
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