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प्रश्न
Mention uses of alloys.
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उत्तर
Misch metal is used in Mg-based alloys to produce bullets, shells, and lighter flint. It is used as a reducing agent in metallurgical operations. Magnesium alloys containing about 30% misch metal and 1% Zr are used for making parts of a jet engine
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Account for the following :
Zr and Hf have almost similar atomic radii.
Compare the chemistry of actinoids with that of lanthanoids with special reference to electronic configuration.
Compare the chemistry of actinoids with that of the lanthanoids with special reference to chemical reactivity.
The chemistry of the actinoid elements is not so smooth as that of the Lanthanoids. Justify this statement by giving some examples from the oxidation state of these elements.
Write the electronic configurations of the element with the atomic number 61.
Write the different oxidation states of iron
Explain the cause of Lanthanoids contraction.
Name an element of lanthanoid series which is well knwon to shown +4 oxidation state. Is it a strong oxidising agent or reducing agent?
What is the action of the following on lanthanoids?
a. water
b. Sulphur, heat
c. nitrogen, heat
Although +3 oxidation states is the characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids but cerium shows +4 oxidation state also. Why?
Match the statements given in Column I with the oxidation states given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | |
| (i) | Oxidation state of Mn in MnO2 is | (a) + 2 |
| (ii) | Most stable oxidation state of Mn is | (b) + 3 |
| (iii) | Most stable oxidation state of | (c) + 4 |
| Mn in oxides is | (d) + 5 | |
| (iv) | Characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids is | (e) + 7 |
Match the property given in Column I with the element given in Column II.
| Column I (Property) | Column II (Element) | |
| (i) | Lanthanoid which shows +4 oxidation state |
(a) Pm |
| (ii) | Lanthanoid which can show +2 oxidation state |
(b) Ce |
| (iii) | Radioactive lanthanoid | (c) Lu |
| (iv) | Lanthanoid which has 4f7 electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state |
(d) Eu |
| (v) | Lanthanoid which has 4f14 electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state |
(e) Gd |
| (f) Dy |
On the basis of Lanthanoid contraction, explain the following:
Trends in acidic character of lanthanoid oxides.
How would you account for the following:
There is a greater range of oxidation states among the actinoids than among the lanthanides.
Which one of the lanthanoids given below is the most stable in divalent form?
Cerium (Z = S8) is an important member of lanthanoids. Which of the following statements about cerium is incorrect?
State a reason for the following:
La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3.
Assertion: There is a continuous increase in size among Lanthanoids with an increase in atomic number.
Reason: Lanthanoids do not show Lanthanoid contraction.
