This short-hand electron configuration belongs to a neutral atom in its ground (lowest energy) state. [Ne] 3s2 3p4 What is the identity (chemical symbol) of this element? How many valence electrons are there in this atom? Draw the orbital diagram for this atom (include only the valence electrons) How many unpaired electrons are there in this atom?
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
This short-hand electron configuration belongs to a neutral atom in its ground (lowest energy) state.
[Ne] 3s2 3p4
What is the identity (chemical symbol) of this element?
How many valence electrons are there in this atom?
Draw the orbital diagram for this atom (include only the valence electrons)
How many unpaired electrons are there in this atom?
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