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    3.

    Which of the following statements concerning the lanthanide elements is INCORRECT?

    A

    They readily form +3 ions.

    B

    They are chemically inert, similar to noble gases.

    C

    Their properties show some variations across the series.

    D

    Except promethium, they are not radioactive.

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    9.

    The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to

    A

    4fβ€…β€Šandβ€…β€Š5d4f{\rm{\; and\; }}5d levels being close in energies

    B

    The radioactive nature of actinoids

    C

    Actinoid contraction

    D

    5f,6d andβ€…β€Š7s{\rm{5}}f,6d\,{\rm{and \;7}}s levels having comparable energies

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    10.

    The electronic configuration of an element is [Xe] 4f7 5d1 6s2. Identify the element and its position in the periodic table.

    A

    Europium, period 6, group 2, lanthanide series

    B

    Terbium, period 6, group 4, lanthanide series

    C

    Gadolinium, period 6, group 3, lanthanide series

    D

    Dysprosium, period 6, group 5, lanthanide series

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