Lanthanoid Contraction
lanthanoid contraction
graph TB
A[Lanthanoid Contraction]
A --> B[Definition]
B --> C1[Decrease in size of Lanthanoid ions]
B --> C2[From La to Lu]
A --> D[Causes]
D --> E1[Shielding Effect]
D --> E2[Effective Nuclear Charge]
A --> F[Consequences]
F --> G1[Chemical Behaviour]
F --> G2[Physical Properties]
