* Arrange the energy sublevels according to increasing energy. * Check if the rules have been followed and the superscript is equal to the atomic number. * Determine how many electrons are in the atom. * Fill each sublevel with electrons until you have used all the electrons in the atom.

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Below are steps on how to do the electron configuration of an atom, arrange them in the correct way.

* Arrange the energy sublevels according to increasing energy.
* Check if the rules have been followed and the superscript is equal to the atomic
number.
* Determine how many electrons are in the atom.
* Fill each sublevel with electrons until you have used all the electrons in the atom.
Transcribed Image Text:* Arrange the energy sublevels according to increasing energy. * Check if the rules have been followed and the superscript is equal to the atomic number. * Determine how many electrons are in the atom. * Fill each sublevel with electrons until you have used all the electrons in the atom.
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