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Chemistry Of Lanthanides & Actinides

This course, Chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides, is designed to cover the elements and their positions in the periodic table, comparing the two series and exploring lanthanide contractions. It delves into electronic configurations, oxidation states, size relationships, magnetic properties, and color. Students will learn about the chemical properties and structures of these elements and their compounds, including recovery and separation techniques, and their various applications.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
LanthanidesActinidesElectronic ConfigurationOxidation StatesSeparation Techniques

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Lanthanide Chemistry

2

Actinide Chemistry

3

Electronic Configuration

4

Oxidation States

5

Coordination Complexes

6

Applications of Lanthanides and Actinides

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

end of course examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: LANTHANIDES

4 study hours
  • •Understand electronic configurations and general physical properties of lanthanides.
  • •Learn about ionic radius, oxidation state, and spectral properties.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 2: The chemistry of lanthanide ions

4 study hours
  • •Study the chemistry of lanthanide ions, focusing on +3, +4, and +2 oxidation states.
  • •Explore coordination complexes, organometallic compounds, and optical properties.
Week
3

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: The chemistry of actinide elements

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the chemistry of actinide elements, including electronic configuration, atomic/ionic radius, and oxidation states.
  • •Understand actinide contraction and its effects.
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: The chemistry of uranium

4 study hours
  • •Study the chemistry of uranium, including physical properties of depleted uranium.
  • •Learn about oxides, uranates, halides, and aqueous chemistry of uranium.
Week
5

Module 3:

4h

UNIT 1: Applications of lanthanides and actinides

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the applications of lanthanides and actinides in various industries.
  • •Focus on ceramic, medical, metallurgical, and nuclear applications.
Week
6

Module 3:

4h

UNIT 2: Comparative chemistry of lanthanides and actinides

4 study hours
  • •Compare the chemistry of lanthanides with scandium and yttrium.
  • •Compare the chemistry of lanthanides and actinides, focusing on similarities and differences.
Week
7

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Characteristics of the lanthanides

4 study hours
  • •Review the characteristics of lanthanides, including electronic configuration, ionic radius, and oxidation state.
  • •Practice problems related to lanthanide chemistry.
Week
8

Module 1:

4h

Unit 2: The chemistry of lanthanide ions

4 study hours
  • •Review the chemistry of lanthanide ions, focusing on the +3 oxidation state.
  • •Practice problems related to complex formation and spectral properties.
Week
9

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: The chemistry of actinide elements

4 study hours
  • •Review the properties of actinides, including electronic configuration, atomic/ionic radius, and oxidation states.
  • •Practice problems related to actinide contraction.
Week
10

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: The chemistry of uranium

4 study hours
  • •Review the chemistry of uranium, including physical properties, oxides, and halides.
  • •Practice problems related to aqueous chemistry of uranium.
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

UNIT 1: Applications of lanthanides and actinides

4 study hours
  • •Review the applications of lanthanides and actinides in various industries.
  • •Focus on medical, metallurgical, and nuclear applications.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

UNIT 2: Comparative chemistry of lanthanides and actinides

4 study hours
  • •Review the comparative chemistry of lanthanides and actinides.
  • •Focus on similarities and differences with scandium and yttrium.
Week
13

Module 1:

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Comprehensive review of all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and problem-solving techniques.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review electronic configurations and oxidation states of lanthanides and actinides.

2

Practice problems on lanthanide and actinide contractions.

3

Understand the chemical properties of uranium and its compounds.

4

Study the applications of lanthanides and actinides in various industries.

5

Compare and contrast the chemistry of lanthanides and actinides.

6

Focus on key concepts and problem-solving techniques.

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