The Actinoids

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The Actinoids: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, The Actinoids, Electronic Configuration of Actinoids, Comparison of Properties of Lanthanoids and Actinoids & Properties of Actinium and Actinoids etc.

Important Questions on The Actinoids

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Ionisation enthalpies of actinoids are lower than lanthanoids.

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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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Which of the following are correct difference between the Lanthanoids and Actinoids:

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The magnetic properties of the actinoids are more complex than those of the _____.

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Actinoids exhibit larger oxidation states than lanthanides because of the very small energy gap between _____ .

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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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Explain the variable oxidation states 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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Which of the following actinoids show oxidation states upto +7?

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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.

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Give four differences of Lanthanoid and Actinoid series.

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Define transuranic elements.

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Lanthanoids exhibits smaller number of oxidation states than actinoids because: