Why Do The Lanthanides Usually Use The +3 Oxidation State?
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The lanthanides are a group of 18 elements that have the +3 oxidation state. This is because these elements have six protons in their nucleus, which makes them unable to form stable compounds with the other elements in the group. The lanthanides are also known as the alkaline earth metals because they are found in alkaline earth rocks, which are more common than rocks with other metal content.
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