how does Californium combine with other elements?

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how does Californium combine with other elements?

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2007-11-15 16:37:00 · 2 answers · asked by j 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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"Californium has no biological role and only a few californium compounds have been made and studied. Included among these are: californium oxide (Cf2O3), californium trichloride (CfCl3) and californium oxychloride (CfOCl). The only californium ion that is stable in aqueous solution is the californium(III) cation."

2007-11-15 17:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It can take oxidation states of 2,3 or 4. So CfO, Cf2O3, CfO2 all possible. see reference for others.

2007-11-15 23:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by mis42n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋