P5+-+Actinides

= __Actinides__ =

= **Elements in family:** =

**Physical Properties:**

 * ===== Luster, actinides are metals therefore they have a distinct shine. =====
 * ===== Malleable, some actinides are easily bendable. =====
 * Density. actinides are often very dense.

**Chemical Properties:**

 * ===== All of the elements in the Actinides family are radioactive =====
 * ===== Since actinides are metals they tarnish in the air easily. =====
 * ===== Actinides are also good conductors in electricity. =====

**Common Uses:**

 * ===== Nuclear devices =====
 * ===== Actinides are also used to fuel space crafts. =====

**Interesting Facts:**

 * ===== Actinides are only man made and cannot be found in nature, with the exception of the first four actinides which are actinium, thorium, protactinium, and uranium. =====
 * ===== Actinides eventually lose particles over time and become a completely different atom. =====
 * ===== Actinides are found in some medicines =====

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Thorium metal. Digital image. //American Elements//. American Elements, 22 Oct. 2009. Web. 26 Oct. 2009. .