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What factor is responsible for the abnormal increase in the densities of the elements of third transition series? - Chemistry (Theory)

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What factor is responsible for the abnormal increase in the densities of the elements of third transition series?

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The abnormally high densities of the third transition series elements are due to the lanthanide contraction, which causes smaller atomic sizes and hence higher density.

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Chapter 8: d-and ƒ-Block Elements - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 495]

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Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 d-and ƒ-Block Elements
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 42. | Page 495
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