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Questions Related to atomic theory, periodic classification and properties of elements

Lanthanoids are also called as ___________.

  1. Transition elements

  2. Rare earth elements

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rare earth metals are a group of chemically similar metallic elements comprising the lanthanide series and (usually) scandium and yttrium. They are not especially rare, but they tend to occur together in nature and are difficult to separate from one another.