Is Mercury Now a Transition Element?.

• Autores: William B. Jensen
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 85, Nº 9, 2008, págs. 1182-1183
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The synthesis of mercury tetrafluoride was recently reported. The purpose of this commentary is not to cast doubts on the experimental evidence, but rather to call attention to two important issues that this purported synthesis will pose for teachers of both general and inorganic chemistry should it ultimately prove to be correct.