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] 5f14 6d1 7s2, and its possible oxidation state is +3.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Why do actinoids show a wide range of oxidation states?
Write on similarity between the chemistry of lanthanoids and actinoids.
With reference to structural variability and chemical reactivity, write the differences between lanthanoids and actinoids
Write four points of distinction between Lanthanoids and Actinoids.
Give reasons for the following:
The chemistry of actinoids elements is not so smooth as that of the lanthanoids.
Choose the most correct option.
In which of the following series all the elements are radioactive in nature?
Which of the following actinoids exhibits only + 3 oxidation state?
The actinoid contraction is attributed to the ____________.
The number of unpaired f-electrons in ytterbium (Z = 70) is ____________.
The highest oxidation state in plutonium (At. no. = 94) is ______.
Which among the following actinoids exhibits highest oxidation state +7?
Which of the following properties is NOT of actinoids?
Which among the following elements is radioactive?
Which of the following oxidation state is common for all lanthanoids?
The incorrect statement among the following is:
What is actinoid contraction?
Why do actinoids show variable oxidation states?
