Practice Electronic Configurations (4.5.1) - The d

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Question 1.
What defines the d-block elements in the periodic table?
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Think of where they are located in the periodic table.
Question 2.
What is an example of a lanthanoid?
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Remember what elements are in the f-block.
3Question 3.
Where are the f-block elements located in the periodic table?
- Top, next to the d-block
- Bottom, separated from the main table
- Middle of the table
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Think about their arrangement relative to the rest of the periodic table.
4Question 4.
True or False: Actinoids mostly exhibit a +4 oxidation state.
- True
- False
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Consider the common states seen in actinoids.
Question 5.
Given an element in the actinoid series, explain how its oxidation states influence its use in nuclear technology.
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Think about how oxidation states affect interaction with other atoms.
Question 6.
Predict the trend in ionic radii among the lanthanoids and justify your reasoning.
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Focus on the concept of shielding and effective nuclear charge.

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