What is the most common oxidation state of holmium in compounds?

Variable without a dominant state

Holmium is often described as highly paramagnetic. Which phrase best describes its magnetic behavior at low temperature?

Remains non-magnetic down to absolute zero

Exhibits strong paramagnetism and magnetic ordering at low temperatures

Is a room-temperature ferromagnet

Is a superconducting element at low temperatures

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Holmium (Ho) — spectral signatures and magnetic moments

Nine-question quiz on holmium's basic properties: atomic number, symbol, spectral/laser lines, magnetic moment, name origin, and related facts.0 takes

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01What is holmium's atomic number?
02What is the chemical symbol for holmium?
03To which group of elements is holmium commonly assigned?
04What is the most common oxidation state of holmium in compounds?
05Holmium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Ho:YAG) lasers typically emit near which wavelength?
06Holmium has one of the largest magnetic moments among the elements. What is its approximate magnetic moment (in Bohr magnetons, μB)?
07Holmium is named after 'Holmia' — the Latin name for which place?
08Which of the following is the approximate standard atomic weight of holmium?
09Holmium is often described as highly paramagnetic. Which phrase best describes its magnetic behavior at low temperature?