General Introduction of Lanthanoids

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General Introduction of Lanthanoids: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as The Lanthanoids, Electronic Configuration of Lanthanoids, Atomic and Ionic Sizes of Lanthanoids, Oxidation States of Lanthanoids and Consequences of Lanthanoid Contraction.

Important Questions on General Introduction of Lanthanoids

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Among the lanthanide Eu, Tb, Er and Dy, which one readily forms stable divalent ions?

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Which of the following oxidation states is common for all lanthanoid?

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Lanthanide contraction is caused due to:

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The element with atomic number 61 belongs to which group?

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Which of the following statement is not correct :-

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In d-Block when atomic size of one series are compared with those of corresponding element in other series :-
(I) Increase from the first (3d) to second (4d) series
(II) Increase from the second (4d) to third (5d) series
(III) Virtually the same as first (3d) and in second (4d) series
(IV) Virtually the same as second (4d) and in third (5d) series

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The most common oxidation state of lanthanoids is

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The general oxidation state of Lanthanoid series is

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Which of the following oxidation state is common for all lanthanoids?

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The pair that has similar atomic radii is:

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In periodic table, the 15 elements placed in the III group and VI period are called as:

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Choose the stable oxidation states of cerium (Ce).

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Lanthanoid contraction is due to:

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The atomic number of cerium Ce is 58. The correct electronic configuration of Ce3+ ion is

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The correct increasing order of ionic radii of the following Ce3+,  La3+, Pm3+ and Yb3+ is

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Electronic configuration of Gd (64) is written as

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On which factors, the stability of an oxidation state in lanthanides elements depends?

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Which of the following elements is a lanthanide (Rare - earth element)?

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Which of the following is not an actinoid?

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The correct order of atomic radii is: