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Zirconium (Zr, Atomic number 40) and Hafnium (Hf, Atomic number 72) are transition series metals of group 4. They are found together in nature and are difficult to separate from each other.

Which of the following is the reason for the above?

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Important Questions on The d- and f-Block Elements

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Explain why Zr and Hf exhibit similar properties.
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What are the different oxidation states exhibited by lanthanoids?
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What is lanthanide contraction? What are its causes?
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Which of the following pairs has the same size?
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What is lanthanide contraction? Write any two of its consequences.
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Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following pairs of elements have nearly the same atomic radii? (Number in the parenthesis are atomic numbers).
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What is lanthanide contraction? Why actinide contraction is greater from element to element that lanthanide contraction ?
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Why europium (II) is more stable than Cerium (II)?
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Why is La(OH)3 more basic than Lu(OH)3.
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Zr(Z=40) and Hf(Z=72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of:
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What is lanthanoid contraction? Give its causes.
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Give reasons for the following: There is a steady decrease in atomic or ionic radii of lanthanides from lanthanum to lutetium.
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Why do Zr and Hf have similar properties ?
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Write down the electronic configuration of Pm3+.
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The pair that has similar atomic radii is: