F-electrons play a significant role in the chemistry of heavy transition metals
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 81/100
Multiple studies demonstrate that f-electrons (4f and 5f orbitals) play a fundamental and active role in determining the bonding, covalency, and structural properties of heavy transition and f-block elements.
Evidence for · 6
Structure, Covalency, and Paramagnetism of Homoleptic Actinide and Lanthanide Amidinate Complexes.
2024 · cited by 8
The study highlights how 5f orbital occupations and covalency dictate bonding characteristics in actinide complexes.
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Unlocking Novel δ and φ Bonding Modes in Actinides via Oxidation State Control.
2025 · cited by 4
Research demonstrates that modifying actinide oxidation states alters f-orbital behavior, driving f-electron-mediated chemistries and back-bonding.
High-energy resolution X-ray spectroscopy reveals bonding characteristics of La<sup>3+</sup> homologues of actinium radiopharmaceuticals.
2026 · cited by 1
Investigations into lanthanide and actinide homologues reveal that 4f and 5d orbital interactions and bond covalency play crucial roles in their electronic structures.
Pressure-Induced Enhanced Covalency Difference in the Coordination of Am(III)/Eu(III) with an Unsymmetric Phenanthroline Extractant.
2025 · cited by 1
High-pressure studies show that f-orbitals (specifically 5f in americium) are highly sensitive, altering bond covalency and differences in f-block compounds.
First-principles theory for cerium predicts three distinct face-centered cubic phases.
2025 · cited by 1
First-principles theory on cerium indicates that 4f-electron contributions dictate phase transitions and chemical bonding behavior under varying compressions.
Unveiling the covalency of versatile Pu(iii)-N bonds in a unique plutonium(iii) complex.
2025 · cited by 1
Analysis of plutonium complexes shows that delocalized 5f electrons drive unique nitrogen coordination affinities and bond covalency trends.