OVERVIEW OF THE ACTINIDE AND LANTHANIDE (THE F) ELEMENTS

The chemical properties, ion exchange behavior, oxidation states, ion types and stability, ionic radii, electronic structure, and crystal st ructure of the 14 actinides (plus actinium) and 14 lanthanides (plus l anthanum) are discussed on comparative basis. The analogous positions of these two groups of elements in the periodic table are discussed. A lso included are tables identifying the discoverers of these 30 elemen ts and a discussion of the practical application of many of them.