what is lanthanoids contraction? Explain it causes and consequences
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Lanthanide Contraction is caused by a poor shielding effect of the 4f electrons. Gd because as atomic number increases, the atomic radius decreases. ... These electrons are do not shield good, causing a greater nuclear charge. This greater nuclear charge has a greater pull on the electrons.
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The Lanthanide Contraction is caused by a poor shielding effect of the 4 electrons because as atomic number increases, the atomic radius decreases. ... These electrons are do not shield good, causing a greater nuclear charge. This greater nuclear charge has a greater pull on the electrons
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