Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Which is the last element in the series of the actinoids? Write the electronic configuration of this element. Comment on the possible oxidation state of this element.
Advertisements
Solution
The last element of the actinoid series is Lawrencium (Lr) which has an atomic number of 103. Its electronic configuration is [Rn] 5f146d17s2 and its possible oxidation state is +3.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Distinguish between lanthanoid and actinoids.
How would you account for the following:
The chemistry of actinoids is more complicated as compared to lanthanoids.
Give a reason for the following:
Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configurations.
Why do actinoids show a wide range of oxidation states?
Write on similarity between the chemistry of lanthanoids and actinoids.
Compare the chemistry of the actinoids with that of lanthanoids with reference to electronic configuration
Write one similarity and one difference between the chemistry of lanthanoid and actinoid elements.
What is the position of actinoids in periodic table ?
How do you prepare:
Actinoid elements show wide range of oxidation states.
Choose the most correct option.
In which of the following series all the elements are radioactive in nature?
Which of the following actinoids shows +6 oxidation state?
Identify the CORRECT statement.
The number of unpaired f-electrons in ytterbium (Z = 70) is ____________.
Maximum oxidation state exhibited by Chlorine is ______.
Why do actinoids show variable oxidation states?
What are actinoids? Give their general electronic configuration.
