Electron Configurations Flashcards
1
Q
Potassium
A
3p6 4s1
Valence into 4s instead of 3d because 4s is below 3d
2
Q
Filling 3D sub shell
A
After Ca, e into 3d rather than 4p, lowest energy, 4s<3d<4p
3
Q
Chromium and copper
A
Chromium [Ar]3d5 4s1
Copper [Ar] 3d10 4s1
4
Q
Gallium to krypton
A
E into 4p