The Actinoids

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The Actinoids: Overview

This topic consists of various concepts like The Actinoids,Properties of Actinium and Actinoids,Electronic Configuration of Actinoids, etc.

Important Questions on The Actinoids

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What is electronic configuration of Lawrencium?

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The maximum oxidation state exhibited by actinide ions is

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Large number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids, the main reason being

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The maximum oxidation state which actinoid element can exhibit is

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Define actinoid contraction.

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In f-block elements, ___orbitals are progressively filled by the electrons

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Gadolinium (atomic number 64) is a member of 4f series. Its electronic configural in +3 oxidation state is [Xe]4f7. What is the ground state electronic configuration of Gadolinium___________

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Transuranic elements are elements with atomic no. greater than _____. Americium(Am) is an example of a transuranic element.

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Explain the magnetic properties of actinoids ?

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Explain the reasons for variable oxidation state shown by actinoids ?

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The actinoid used for the manufacture of fine rods for atomic reactors is _____.

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Which of the following ion is colourless?

U3+ ,Cm4+ , Th4+

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Does actinoids show actinoid contraction similar to lanthanoid contraction ?

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Give an explanation for the gradual decrease in size (actinoid contraction) from element to element is greater among the actinoid than that among the Lanthanoids (lanthanoid contraction).

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Explain why Gd+3 is colourless.

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Differentiate between lantanoids and actinoids.

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What are trans-uranic elements? Write their names.

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What are actinoids?

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Explain the position of actinoid.

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The extent of actinoid contraction is greater than lanthanoid contraction, explain.