4.6.1 - Electronic Configurations
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What is the electronic configuration for a lanthanide?
💡 Hint: Think about the orbitals involved in lanthanides.
Define lanthanide contraction.
💡 Hint: Consider how electron arrangements affect size.
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What is the most common oxidation state of lanthanides?
💡 Hint: Consider the electron removal pattern.
True or False: Actinoids exhibit fewer oxidation states than lanthanides.
💡 Hint: Think about the energy levels.
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Discuss the impact of lanthanide contraction on the solubility of lanthanide compounds in water.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between lattice and hydration energies.
Using your knowledge of oxidation states, predict how neptunium will behave in a chemical reaction with oxidants.
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of each oxidation state.
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