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Lanthanum is a soft, silvery-white metal with atomic number 57 located in the 6th period of the periodic table. It was discovered in 1839 by Swedish chemist Carl Gustaf Mosander. Lanthanum is the element that gives its name to the lanthanide series and is known for its reactive nature and various technological applications. Classification and Basic Properties Lanthanum (La) is an element in the 6th period and group 3 of the periodic table. It is considered the starting point of the lanthanide se