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Which element is a part of the lanthanide series?
Which element is a part of the lanthanide series?
- Copper
- Iron
- Neodymium (correct)
- Uranium
Which of the following is true about the lanthanide series?
Which of the following is true about the lanthanide series?
- It is located in Group 1 of the periodic table
- It is characterized by the filling of 4f orbitals (correct)
- It is also known as the actinide series
- It consists of only 5 elements
Which element in the lanthanide series is commonly used in magnets?
Which element in the lanthanide series is commonly used in magnets?
- Platinum
- Mercury
- Samarium (correct)
- Bismuth
What are the chemical symbols used to refer to any lanthanide?
What are the chemical symbols used to refer to any lanthanide?
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How many metallic chemical elements are in the lanthanide series?
How many metallic chemical elements are in the lanthanide series?
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Which electron shell is filled in the lanthanides?
Which electron shell is filled in the lanthanides?
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Which element behaves similarly to the other 14 lanthanides?
Which element behaves similarly to the other 14 lanthanides?
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What type of cations do all lanthanide elements form?
What type of cations do all lanthanide elements form?
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Study Notes
Lanthanide Series
- Lanthanum is a part of the lanthanide series.
Characteristics of Lanthanide Series
- The lanthanide series is a group of 15 metallic chemical elements with similar properties.
- The chemical symbols used to refer to any lanthanide are Ln.
Uses of Lanthanides
- Neodymium is commonly used in magnets.
Electron Configuration
- The 4f electron shell is filled in the lanthanides.
Similarities among Lanthanides
- Scandium behaves similarly to the other 14 lanthanides.
Cation Formation
- All lanthanide elements form trivalent cations.
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