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Which of the following is the wrong statement?

A

All the actinoid elements are radioactive

B

Alkali and alkaline earth metals are s - block elements

C

Chalcogens and halogens are p - block elements

D

The first member of the lanthanoid series is lanthanum

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To identify the wrong statement among the given options, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement 1: All actinoids are radioactive.** - The actinoids are elements in the 5f series, which includes elements from actinium (Ac) to lawrencium (Lr). It is well-known that all actinoids are indeed radioactive. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **true**. 2. **Statement 2: Alkali and Alkaline Earth metals are associated.** - Alkali metals (Group 1) have the general electronic configuration of ns¹, while alkaline earth metals (Group 2) have ns². Both groups are located in the s-block of the periodic table. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **true**. 3. **Statement 3: Chalcogens and Halogens are p-block elements.** - Chalcogens (Group 16) have the electronic configuration ns²p⁴, and halogens (Group 17) have ns²p⁵. Both groups are indeed classified as p-block elements in the periodic table. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **true**. 4. **Statement 4: The first member of the lanthanide series is lanthanum.** - The lanthanide series consists of elements from lanthanum (La) to lutetium (Lu). The first member of the lanthanide series is indeed lanthanum, not cerium. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **false**. ### Final Answer: The wrong statement is: **The first member of the lanthanide series is lanthanum.**
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