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What is the electronic configuration for a lanthanide?
Think about the orbitals involved in lanthanides.
Define lanthanide contraction.
Consider how electron arrangements affect size.
What is the most common oxidation state of lanthanides?
Consider the electron removal pattern.
True or False: Actinoids exhibit fewer oxidation states than lanthanides.
Think about the energy levels.
Discuss the impact of lanthanide contraction on the solubility of lanthanide compounds in water.
Consider the balance between lattice and hydration energies.
Using your knowledge of oxidation states, predict how neptunium will behave in a chemical reaction with oxidants.
Think about the stability of each oxidation state.
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