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?

Exhibits strong paramagnetism and magnetic ordering at low temperatures

Remains non-magnetic down to absolute zero

Is a superconducting element at low temperatures

Is a room-temperature ferromagnet

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