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Lutetium is a lanthanide element located in period 6, group 3 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Lu and atomic number 71. The electron configuration of Lutetium is [Xe] 4f14 5d1 6s2, giving it 3 valence electron(s).
Explore Lutetium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.