The following pictures show the electron populations of the composite s - d bands for Y,Mo,Ag,and Cd.
-Which picture corresponds to Cd?

Question

The following pictures show the electron populations of the composite s - d bands for Y,Mo,Ag,and Cd. 
-Which picture corresponds to Cd?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Picture (4) corresponds to Cd because it shows a large overlap between the s and d bands, which is characteristic of transition metals like Cd. Pictures (1), (2), and (3) show different electron populations and band overlaps for Y, Mo, and Ag, respectively.

The Following Pictures Show the Electron Populations of the Composite