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Lanthanides are any of the series of 15 consecutive chemical elements in the Periodic Table from lanthanum to lutetium (atomic numbers 57 - 71). With scandium and yttrium, they make up the rare earth metals. Their atoms have similar configurations and similar physical and chemical behaviour; the most common valences are 3 and 4.

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What is the heaviest lanthanide?

The smallest atomic number and atomic weight for a lanthanide is lanthanum itself, element 57. The smallest atomic size is lutecium element 71; the lanthanides steadily decrease in atomic radius through the series, and the smallest is the last of them.


Rare earth element in the lanthanide series?

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What are the series of inner transitions elements and what is a trait of each?

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The lanthanide that is not naturally occurring?

This chemical element is promethium (Pm).


What is the only synthetic element in the lanthanide series?

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Plutonium is a type of lanthanide or actinide or regular transition element?

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Is uranium a lanthanum series element?

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Is californium classified as a lanthanide?

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Which lanthanide element forms alloys with unusual conductivity and magnetic properties?

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