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The elements with atomic numbers 58 to 71 are called:

Correct answer: C. Lanthanides

  • A. Normal elements
  • B. Transition elements
  • C. Lanthanides
  • D. Actinides

Explanation

The lanthanide series, also known as the lanthanoids, is the block of 14 elements following Lanthanum (Z=57) in the periodic table. These elements, from Cerium (Z=58) to Lutetium (Z=71), are characterized by the filling of the 4f electron subshell.

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