Which period is occupied by the rare earth elements?
A
Period 6
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B
Period 7
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C
Period 1
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D
Period 2
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Solution
The correct option is A Period 6 Lanthanoids are called the rare earth elements. Inner transition elements from cerium to lutetium are called the lanthanoids. They occupy period 6 of the periodic table.