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Chapter 7: Problem 75

Define the following terms and give an example of each: transition metals, lanthanides, actinides.

Short Answer

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Transition metals are elements with an incomplete d-subshell (e.g., Iron). Lanthanides are the elements from atomic numbers 57-71 (e.g., Lanthanum). Actinides are the elements from atomic numbers 89-103 (e.g., Uranium).

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Define Transition Metals

Transition metals are elements whose atoms have an incomplete d-subshell or which can give rise to cations with an incomplete d-subshell. They are found in groups 3-12 of the Periodic Table.
02

Give an example of a Transition Metal

An example of a transition metal is Iron (Fe).
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Define Lanthanides

Lanthanides, also known as the Lanthanoid series, are the fifteen metallic chemical elements with atomic numbers 57 through 71, from Lanthanum through Lutetium.
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Give an example of a Lanthanide

An example of a lanthanide is Lanthanum (La).
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Define Actinides

Actinides are the fifteen metallic chemical elements with atomic numbers from 89 to 103, actinium through lawrencium.
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Give an example of an Actinide

An example of an actinide is Uranium (U).

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