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Q: Why are lanthanides difficult to separate?
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What is the difference between lanthanides and actinides?

Wht is the difference between Lanthanides and Actinides?


What are the elements of 4F series called?

The 4f series is referred to as the Lanthanides.


What about the complex formation ability of lanthanides as campared to actinides?

describe the complex formation by lanthanides?


What section of the periodic table is the 4f subshell being filled?

Atoms first occupy the 4f level in the Lanthanide series, beginning with Cerium (Ce).


Do actinides and lanthanides lose electrons when combining?

Actinides and lanthanides lose electrons and form cations.


Why can you not just separate carbon dioxide to get oxygen?

You can. Though it is difficult this is because it is chemically bonded. This makes it harder and more difficult to separate.


Why it is difficult to separate coconut chaff and sugar after heating the mixture?

Because the sugar will melt and mix with the coconut chaff making it difficult to separate the mixture


Why are lanthanides in period six and actinides in period 7?

Lanthanides have 6 electron shells. Actinides have 7 electron shells.


What is the group number for Lanthanides and Actinides?

Rare Earth elements or lanthanides are placed in the period 6 of the periodic table of Mendeleev. Actinoids are placed in the period 7 of the periodic table of Mendeleev.


How many elements are in the lanthanide series?

It depends on the periodic table. Some have 14 lanthanides and some have 15 lanthanides. Refer to the related link for a Wikipedia article on the lanthanides for more information.


What is an older name for lanthanides?

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What is the family name of cerium?

Lanthanides