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What is an inner transition element?
Why are they called inner transition elements?
They fit within the transition elements on the table.
Why are inner transition elements located at the bottom of the periodic table?
To save room in the periodic table.
What is a lanthanide?
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What is an actinide?
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Most lanthanides are used for?
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All the actinides are radioactive and unstable.
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What are valence electrons?
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Which groups occupy the s sublevel?
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Which groups occupy the p sublevel?
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Which groups occupy the d sublevel?
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Which groups occupy the f sublevel?
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What are examples of transition metals?
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In atoms of a transition metal, the highest occupied ______ contain electrons.
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In atoms of inner transition elements, the highest occupied ______ generally contain electrons.
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What is an example of an inner transition metal?
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What are the elements with atomic numbers from 57 to 71 called?
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What are scandium and yttrium often called?
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What are rare earth elements?
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Why are they called lanthanides?
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Where are lanthanides used?
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What are the 15 elements with atomic numbers from 89 to 103 called?
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The actinides are named after which element?
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What group includes mostly man-made elements?
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What are the few exceptions in actinides found in nature?
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Match the following uses with the elements:
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Which elements have 1 valence electron?
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Which elements have 2 valence electrons?
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Which elements have 3 valence electrons?
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Which elements have 4 valence electrons?
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Which elements have 5 valence electrons?
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Which elements have 6 valence electrons?
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Which elements have 7 valence electrons?
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Which elements have 8 valence electrons?
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Study Notes
Inner Transition Elements
- Located in the two rows at the bottom of the periodic table, between groups 3-4, and in periods 6-7.
- Known as "inner transition elements" because they fit within the transition elements in the periodic table.
Lanthanides and Actinides
- Lanthanides: First row of inner transition elements, following lanthanum, encompassing atomic numbers 57 to 71.
- Actinides: Second row of inner transition elements, following actinium, consisting of 15 elements with atomic numbers 89 to 103.
Properties and Uses
- Most lanthanides are used for applications like movie lighting and in modern technologies.
- All actinides are radioactive and exhibit instability.
- Actinides, including uranium and thorium, have few natural occurrences; mostly, they are produced synthetically.
Valence Electrons and Sublevels
- Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom, important for chemical bonding.
- The s sublevel is occupied by Groups 1 and 2; Group 13 and 18 elements occupy the p sublevel; Groups 3 and 12 use the d sublevel; the f sublevel is where lanthanides and actinides reside.
Transition Metals
- Examples include copper, silver, gold, and iron, which have unique properties due to their electron configurations.
Rare Earth Elements
- Scandium and Yttrium are categorized as rare earth elements, often found in the same ores.
- Rare earth elements are silvery-white metals critical in various high-tech applications.
Applications of Inner Transition Elements
- Lanthanides are used in hybrid cars, superconductors, and permanent magnets.
- Actinides have applications in nuclear reactors and bombs, with uranium and plutonium being key materials.
Specific Element Applications
- Americium, an actinide, is commonly used in smoke detectors.
Valence Electron Distribution
- Group 1 elements have 1 valence electron, Group 2 elements have 2, continuing up to Group 18, which has 8 valence electrons.
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