4.5.1 - Electronic Configurations
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What defines the d-block elements in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Think of where they are located in the periodic table.
What is an example of a lanthanoid?
💡 Hint: Remember what elements are in the f-block.
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Where are the f-block elements located in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Think about their arrangement relative to the rest of the periodic table.
True or False: Actinoids mostly exhibit a +4 oxidation state.
💡 Hint: Consider the common states seen in actinoids.
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Given an element in the actinoid series, explain how its oxidation states influence its use in nuclear technology.
💡 Hint: Think about how oxidation states affect interaction with other atoms.
Predict the trend in ionic radii among the lanthanoids and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Focus on the concept of shielding and effective nuclear charge.
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