Chemistry, asked by shreyansh876, 1 year ago

Similarities and differences between Lanthanides and Actinides ?

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Answered by olnlyguesses
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Both have a prominent oxidation state of +3.

They are involved in the filling of (n-2) f orbitals.

They are highly electropositive and very reactive in nature.

With an increase in atomic number, there is a decrease in atomic and ionic size.

Both show magnetic properties.

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Answered by JeanaShupp
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Answer with explanation:

Similarities :-

  • Both Lanthanides and Actinides are paramagnetic.
  • Both have high melting and boiling point.
  • Both have common oxidation state .

Differences :-

  • Most of the ions in Lanthanides are colorless whereas in Actinides most of them are colored.
  • Lanthanides do not form complexes whereas Actinides form complexes.
  • Lanthanides are mostly nonradioactive except promethium whereas all Actinides are radioactive.

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