Lanthanides
After lanthanum, thus the name.
They are called lanthanides (as well as scandium and yttrium).
The 4f series is referred to as the Lanthanides.
Atoms first occupy the 4f level in the Lanthanide series, beginning with Cerium (Ce).
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Rare earth is another name (old) for lanthanides or lanthanoids.
After lanthanum, thus the name.
They are called lanthanides (as well as scandium and yttrium).
Wht is the difference between Lanthanides and Actinides?
The 4f series is referred to as the Lanthanides.
describe the complex formation by lanthanides?
Atoms first occupy the 4f level in the Lanthanide series, beginning with Cerium (Ce).
Scandium and Yttrium (actually many of the lanthanides and actinides are rare as well)
Actinides and lanthanides lose electrons and form cations.