Why the separation of actonoids are very difficult
Asked by asikmostafamondal8
| 2nd May, 2021,
09:08: AM
Expert Answer:
Separation of actinoids is difficult because-
(1)The actinoids are radioactive elements having relatively short half-lives.
(2) Due tio actinoid contraction, atomic radii of these elements are very small. Hence, their chemical properties are very similar.
Answered by Ravi
| 10th May, 2021,
11:15: AM
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