Actinides Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the actinides name come from
A
actinium
2
Q
How many electrons are in the outer shell of actinides
A
2
3
Q
melting point of actinides
A
high
4
Q
True or False: Actinides can’t be found in pure form in nature
A
True
5
Q
Potential for nuclear medicine
A
Thorium
6
Q
Used in the development of tailored alpha-particle cancer treatments
A
actinium
7
Q
Have been used in cardiac pacemakers
A
Plutonium
8
Q
Has been employed as neutron source
A
Curium
9
Q
Actinides form colorful compounds with ______
A
Halogens
10
Q
Most actinides possess oxygen called
A
oxides
