The Actinoids

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The Actinoids: Overview

This topic describes the physical and chemical properties of actenoids. It also explains the electronic configuration, oxidation states and methods of preparation of the elements of this period in detail.

Important Questions on The Actinoids

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Which of the following actinoids is used in the treatment of cancer?

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Uranium is used in the treatment of cancer.

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 Which of the actinoids is used as a nuclear fuel?

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Which of the following is not a use of actinoids?

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Mention three uses of actinoids.

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The general formula of the oxides of actinoids is

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The general formula of the oxides of actinoids is M2O3.

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What are the oxidation states shown by actinoids in their oxides?

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Describe how to prepare the oxides of actinoids.

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Describe the nature of oxides of actinoids.

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Curium is the most reactive actinoid.

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Name the most reactive actinoid.

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Identify the most reactive actinoid.

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U3+ is a diamagnetic trivalent actinoid ion.

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Identify the paramagnetic ion(s) from the given trivalent actinoids.

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Identify the diamagnetic ion from the given trivalent actinoids.

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Discuss the magnetic nature of the trivalent actinoids.

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The colour is due to electronic transition within the 5f levels.

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Pu3+ shows pink colour.

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U3+ shows red colour.