The states being filled from the beginning to end of the lanthanide series of atoms are:
A)n = 3, ℓ=2 states
B)n = 4, ℓ=1 states
C)n = 4, ℓ=2 states
D)n = 4, ℓ=3 states
E)n = 5, ℓ=2 states

Name: The states being filled from the beginning to end of the lanthanide series of atoms are: A)n = 3, ℓ=2 states B)n = 4, ℓ=1 states C)n = 4, ℓ=2 states D)n = 4, ℓ=3 states E)n = 5, ℓ=2 states
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The lanthanide series involves the filling of the 4f orbitals, which corresponds to n = 4 and ℓ = 3.

The States Being Filled from the Beginning to End of the Lanthanide