Plutonium is among a group of elements referred to as:
A) antinides
B) alkalides
C) chalcocides
D) halides
E) lanthanides

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Plutonium is a member of the actinide series, which is also called the actinide or actinoid element series. Actinides are a group of 15 metallic chemical elements with atomic numbers ranging from 89 to 103. They are all radioactive, with most having relatively short half-lives. Plutonium is the element with atomic number 94 and is most commonly used in nuclear reactors and weapons.

Plutonium Is Among a Group of Elements Referred to As