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Actinides and lanthanides lose electrons and form cations.

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How many electrons do the Lanthanides lose or gain?

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Cerium has a unique electron configuration that can easily lose four electrons to form a 4+ ion. In contrast, other lanthanides have a more stable electron configuration when they lose only three electrons to form a 3+ ion.


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Does sulfur gain electrons when combining with other elements?

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Why 3 oxidation state of lanthanide is the most stable?

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How do the electron configurations of the transition metals differ from those of the metals in groups 1 and 2?

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