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Old March 8th, 2005, 13:24
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Default Crystal Field Theory

Can anyone explain why, specifically in regards to Crystal Field Theory, why the lattice energies and Hydration enthalpies going across group 1 of the transition metals are not linear, except when considering only d0, d5, and d10 metals?